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
Cosmetics These adorable lip balm duos clock in at just $9 for two full sizes, and come in a variety of delicious flavors ranging from fruity (Mango & Watermelon) to festive (think Peppermint Mocha vibes).
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Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 3 Nov. 2025
Le Creuset Petite Pitcher Le Creuset’s adorable mini pitcher just might be as versatile as its beloved Dutch oven.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Viewers couldn’t get enough of the adorable nighttime ritual, which quickly turned into a wholesome comment thread filled with laughter and relatability.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Since then, however, his thunder has been stolen by castmate (and Gotham nominee) Benicio del Toro, whose clips have gone viral and whose character is, let’s face it, a lot more adorable.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 3 Nov. 2025
Le Creuset Petite Pitcher Le Creuset’s adorable mini pitcher just might be as versatile as its beloved Dutch oven.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Viewers couldn’t get enough of the adorable nighttime ritual, which quickly turned into a wholesome comment thread filled with laughter and relatability.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Since then, however, his thunder has been stolen by castmate (and Gotham nominee) Benicio del Toro, whose clips have gone viral and whose character is, let’s face it, a lot more adorable.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
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Vionic Women’s Uptown Mary Jane Flat These Mary Jane shoes are equal parts sweet and versatile.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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These sweet, bright orange fruits are in season during the fall and early winter and offer a host of health benefits.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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For them, socialism has meant only a hankering for state tyranny and brazen assaults on property rights that, together, threaten the beliefs every patriotic citizen holds dear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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That, dear reader, is a mission worth pursuing.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Big Lonely Doug is a sight to behold—achingly beautiful yet incredibly sad.—
Brad Badelt,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tailoring is core to the DNA of VB and so every collection includes beautiful cashmere or wool coats that have a fashion-forward design, but also won’t date quickly.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To what end should the precious removal capacity be deployed?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The site features crosses of increasing sizes with a cruciform pit containing precious ritual artifacts at its center.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Music lovers should head to see the Bluegrass Band art piece in East Bend, and the square in Yadkinville featuring Carolina Pines is particularly lovely.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But after 9/11, Tagliabue showed a different side, particularly toward league employees who had lost loved ones in the attacks.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Sean Astin, known for and , appeared in Season 2 as the lovable Bob.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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How often has Matthau played this character, the lovable slob?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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They’re made of pearly shells and are so darling!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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This black-and-white photo of Kris with Kendall is positively darling!—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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