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
These adorable raspberry and vanilla macarons, in pink and white, are both gluten-free and budget-friendly.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Natalie shared some adorable photos after the big win to her Instagram account.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
In a graphic, ICE agents were depicted as adorable cats and Pretti was shown armed as Spider-Man supervillain Doc Ock.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Natalie shared some adorable photos after the big win to her Instagram account.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
In a graphic, ICE agents were depicted as adorable cats and Pretti was shown armed as Spider-Man supervillain Doc Ock.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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And the distribution goes far beyond the sweet-tea-loving South—Milo’s is sold in 60,000 retail locations, including 4,200 Walmarts as far as Alaska and Hawaii.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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This sweet gray boy came to us as a stray.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So be a dear, search turf here For garbage and trash abound.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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John became a dear friend of mine and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Monticello is stunningly beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For those who aren’t aware of the background, Bertone is a legendary Italian auto design house famous for cars like the beautiful Alfa GTV (1963–77) and the bedroom-poster favorite, the Lamborghini Countach of 1974.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her signature red curls were piled atop her head into an updo secured with a lovely headband.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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That insurance plays such a material role in shaping Simon’s dilemma is a lovely bit of mundanity.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Keep scrolling for a few more lovable finds.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are a couple more surprises at the end of Sedge Town, including a gym that houses a Pikachu dance show with performers dressed as the lovable mascot.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Cozy floral lanterns are a darling way to spruce up your backyard, patio, or even kitchen table.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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