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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
as the show's affable host, she keeps the freewheeling gabfest from getting out of hand
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical
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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable
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Recent Examples of affable
In the film, an affable music store clerk named Bear (Michael Johnston) has a crush on his co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette) but can’t find the courage to tell her.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Before prestige television rewrote the rules, there was an affable Brooklyn dad who made a generation of viewers to rethink their assumptions about gender, family, and who could run the show.
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Jp Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Rose and her affable uncle (Rudd) embark on a mission to find her.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affable
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Before prestige television rewrote the rules, there was an affable Brooklyn dad who made a generation of viewers to rethink their assumptions about gender, family, and who could run the show.
—
Jp Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Rose and her affable uncle (Rudd) embark on a mission to find her.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
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Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
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While iPhones remain unaffected for now, industry analysts like Tarun Pathak suggest this move reflects a broader shift in consumer electronics pricing.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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Be hospitable to the people who think differently from you.
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Native plants like native golden ragwort or switchgrass are not as hospitable.
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.
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Not to worry—the 20-year-old tennis prodigy and first-generation American from the mellow foothills of Orange County, California, isn’t the type to make a fuss.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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And those who like an easygoing cleaning experience opt for robot vacuums to clean every corner and crevice around the house.
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Later on, the easygoing, all-day menu caters to any cravings, from caviar and oysters to a casual croque monsieur, or competent steak tartare.
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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