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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
It’s been a long journey from a paddy farm in a Tamil Nadu village to the heights of New York’s culinary scene for Semma’s affable chef Vijaya Kumar.
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Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Joe presents as affable and warm, stopping at nothing to protect his family, a very worthy goal.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Yeah, well, this Clark guy is certainly affable and decent.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Boone and Cabrera have since said that the affable utilityman could make his spring debut toward the end of next week.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Joe presents as affable and warm, stopping at nothing to protect his family, a very worthy goal.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Yeah, well, this Clark guy is certainly affable and decent.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Boone and Cabrera have since said that the affable utilityman could make his spring debut toward the end of next week.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
Adjective
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It’s soon determined that Grace will be part of a crew on a one-way journey to the unaffected star to figure out why, and then send the answer back to Earth.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nowadays, the Southwest Chief is run by Amtrak (which gets government funding but operates independently enough to be unaffected by recent government shutdowns).—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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People who hear about HAARP today do so in an information environment that is extremely hospitable to paranoia.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rooms have a casual glamour with Filipino touches of capiz shell, mother of pearl, coral, and sea shells.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fireplace, stone walls, and ambient lighting, paired with hand-cut steaks, homemade desserts, and Virginia wine pairings, lull diners into a pleasant reverie.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even the attractions here skew mellow, from the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center to the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, the longest on the Gulf, where anglers cast lines as pelicans glide overhead.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two-in-one device combines the power of an air purifier with an alarm clock that gently wakes you up with soothing sounds and mellow, adjustable lighting that mimics a sunrise.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While everyone was nice enough and ready to help when asked, the service is a bit more hands-off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The energy was radiant, easygoing, alert and nothing short of magical.—
Jennelle Fong
Contributing Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Their earthy, easygoing designs channel their West Coast roots and unexpected color palettes are to be expected.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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