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
Austin drew an adorable picture of a family of four (him, Ginny, Georgia and Paul) to hang over the bullet hole in the wall in the kitchen.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The adorable moment a senior Labrador reunited with its owner after 2 months apart has melted hearts online.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
She’s also worn Keds shoes for more than 40 years as a mathematics teacher, and now, in her second career, helping care for my adorable niece, who was born with cystic fibrosis.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 2 June 2025
Through her websites and social media, Stefanie shares free resources, adorable Lola merch, and heartwarming stories about the power of therapy and the magic of animal connection.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The adorable moment a senior Labrador reunited with its owner after 2 months apart has melted hearts online.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
She’s also worn Keds shoes for more than 40 years as a mathematics teacher, and now, in her second career, helping care for my adorable niece, who was born with cystic fibrosis.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 2 June 2025
Through her websites and social media, Stefanie shares free resources, adorable Lola merch, and heartwarming stories about the power of therapy and the magic of animal connection.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Satisfy savory or sweet cravings with avocado toast or pastries, and grab a Reuben panini for the road.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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And that, dear reader, is where the danger list comes in.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Many things in my past--circumstances, relationships, events, situations, obligations, wrong actions and disappointments--have come into my life in my 92 years of earth living, 74 of them knowing our dear Savior.—
H.D. McCarty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s why the pushback by politicians against Homeland Security’s big, beautiful boo-boo has been quick — and hilarious.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Few of the hotels in this city, even the most beautiful among them, feel quite as regal as the Saint James.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Trailing types make a lovely ground cover at the edge of a rain garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gunn has promised a return to sincerity, but this is still unmistakably his movie so expect dashes of bizarro humor amid the spectacle and a few lovable weirdos around the edges (including Supes’ flying dog Krypto).—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The Lynx were a lovable collection that came together and played a beautiful brand of basketball in 2024.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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