as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet an adorable little cottage
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Recent Examples of adorable
Among the trials of old age, being considered adorable is surely a minor one.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
In the final scene of the series, when Lucy (Grace Van Patten) goes into the gas station to get coffee for her and Stephen (Jackson White) after Stephen effectively blew up this friend group, an adorable black cat lets out a loud meow just as Lucy’s walking out.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Or take a literal shot of reality with a wee dram in the tasting room at Talisker Distillery, followed by a gourmet dinner from the Welsh chef who owns the charming Hame Hotel with his Polish partner and their adorable Aussie dog.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Visiting children were invited to gather a Valentine’s Day Bouquet of the adorable paper blooms from each therapy pet, the news release stated.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
In the final scene of the series, when Lucy (Grace Van Patten) goes into the gas station to get coffee for her and Stephen (Jackson White) after Stephen effectively blew up this friend group, an adorable black cat lets out a loud meow just as Lucy’s walking out.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Or take a literal shot of reality with a wee dram in the tasting room at Talisker Distillery, followed by a gourmet dinner from the Welsh chef who owns the charming Hame Hotel with his Polish partner and their adorable Aussie dog.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Visiting children were invited to gather a Valentine’s Day Bouquet of the adorable paper blooms from each therapy pet, the news release stated.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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Dishes like an onion tart with anchovies emphasize that the best parts of love don’t always smell so sweet.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Just like viewers were drawn to Girard's bubbly, sweet and genuine personality, so was Jung.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The union of these two worlds has created a unique garden that revisits this culture and these ancestral Japanese customs with the flowers so dear to Monsieur Dior.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In a ruse that, for lack of a more astute reference point here, feels very Don Draper-coded, Rose poses as the dear male soldier who died next to her in battle, figuring why waste the deeds to perfectly decent land, or his name.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her elegant collaboration was a reminder that the world has long created the kinds of crises that threaten our stability today, and a good artist finds a way to make work that shows us a way through it, even if the answer is as simple as making something beautiful.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prepare for the muse to arrive in strange and beautiful ways during Pisces season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Willcox Southern hospitality extends to your precious animals at The Willcox.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The campaign nods to archival Loro Piana communication from the 1990s and to campaigns dedicated to the precious dark Merino Pecora Nera wool, to its signature White Sole shoe, and to the Loro Piana Record Bale Award.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The outdoor pool is just as lovely too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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From the lovely greens to the steeper blues and blacks, Pleasant Mountain delivers.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Grateful for time away with loved ones.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Such a quick commute and maintaining close ties with loved ones clearly worked in Chelsea’s favour.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Before 1969, the Mets were lovable.—
Steve Overmyer,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Diop will be a lovable young resident of Schmigadoon who adds comedic charm and Hernandez will play Doc, the handsome town doctor with an icy heart.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The darling Swiss-dot design creates visual intrigue, while the flowy sleeves and skirt allow for ample freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Outdoors, the home features a darling 80-square-foot front porch that can accommodate small outdoor furniture like rocking chairs, a bistro set, or garden bench.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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