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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
McGhee’s humor and anticapitalist critique reminded me of George Saunders and Karen Russell; dopey, affable Abernathy also gets his redemption.
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Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Brooke Williamson, and more) take on the game.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
After missing large portions of the previous three seasons due to injuries, the affable right-hander shone in his full-time return to the bullpen.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Moyer, an affable southpaw who didn’t throw very hard – or even especially deceptively – but managed a 25-year big-league career, holds the distinction of being the oldest pitcher to record a win in Major League Baseball.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Brooke Williamson, and more) take on the game.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
After missing large portions of the previous three seasons due to injuries, the affable right-hander shone in his full-time return to the bullpen.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Moyer, an affable southpaw who didn’t throw very hard – or even especially deceptively – but managed a 25-year big-league career, holds the distinction of being the oldest pitcher to record a win in Major League Baseball.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
Adjective
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While payment systems appear unaffected, the exposure of personal data still creates long-term risks for millions of customers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In one case, for a client who needed to travel from Florida to Texas, Sentient worked with the operator and found an airport unaffected by the storm.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Through gracious moves and quiet motion, his presence adds more drama to a simple image.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Notably, young calves have thinner blubber and more limited thermal insulation than adults, which makes warmer breeding areas much more hospitable than the frigid Arctic seas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though the Lisle arboretum has no cacao trees — the Midwest isn’t a hospitable growing climate — there will be a number of workshops and plenty of chocolate on sale.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Taking a break at the end of a day in London working with Florence, Heffington spoke to Billboard about the pleasant surprises working with Styles and Bad Bunny — and how both projects felt like a form of protest.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even Nickelback’s biggest songs are the mellowest.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just ask and they’ll be brought to your table by white-gloved waiters for your reading pleasure over coffee, a digestif, and mellow jazz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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And this is in a nice, pretty on-campus facility, not the old, dumpy Astrodome (although the Astrodome is still up, which is another story).—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here’s how to stay safe The recent snow and ice storm turned much of the nation into a winter wonderland—from the safety of a nice, cozy sofa indoors.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the slate keeps things light with stand-up from Mo Gilligan and Sommore, plus easygoing romances and comedies like the Terry McMillan adaptations and Tyler Perry’s latest film Joe’s College Road Trip.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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The change represents a significant shift for Southwest’s brand, which has been known as a no-frills, easygoing option compared to competing airlines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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