approachable

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Recent Examples of approachable Owners Nicole and Ryan Esch procure one of Indy's more approachable tap lists despite pulling from a wide range of flavors. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025 Now, thanks to their design wizardry, the property has been deftly transformed into one five-bedroom, seven-bath retreat that’s understated and approachable with a relaxed floor plan. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 Truman’s interactions with friends and the public also reveal his approachable nature. Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025 The actor, who plays the dashing Prince Fiyero in Wicked, has commanded the stage, small screen, and now Hollywood blockbusters—all while maintaining the same approachable charm that first drew audiences to him in the early days of his 30-year career. Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for approachable
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Adjective
  • The figures were outgoing Spanish Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, head of the Spanish Communist Party, and armed forces chief Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado who, though a frail near-70, got up to order the rebel Guards to lay down their arms.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
  • She also is not allowed to have a cell phone, but her room has a landline that only makes outgoing calls.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • According to a National Park Service contingency plan, roadways and trails that are accessible for 24 hours a day can remain open, but facilities and areas that would be locked or secured during nonbusiness hours must be closed for the duration of the shutdown.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Each of them spoke about the importance of innovation and collaboration in order to overcome the most pressing issues facing rural health systems and about the importance of being vocal advocates for accessible and affordable health care.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Coalitions are formed and dissolved regularly, not always in a very amiable way, but nothing so far has undermined our new reality of equal coexistence.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Coyle, an amiable sort, has fit right in with the Blue Jackets.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Deposit $10 or more in cash using any of the secure and convenient payment methods.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • That’s true, although the Eagles seem to choose convenient times to bring up last season.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Making guardedness and affable self-deprecation part of her identity, Keaton was known for wearing turtlenecks, gloves, and hats that kept her largely covered up, saving emotional vulnerability for her performances.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2025
  • During the team’s media day on Monday, Yang spoke some English but in mid-sentence would revert back to Chinese, producing a mix of English and Chinese that leaves the affable 7-footer chuckling at himself.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The comments section quickly sided with the gracious host.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The influencer was gracious about her departure, though.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Legette, who is almost always good-natured, seemed irked by some of the questions during his media availability Wednesday.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Aside from the amphitheater’s good-natured janitor Beppo (Kim Bodnia), Momo’s most meaningful relationship is her friendship with Gino (Araloyin Oshunremi), a teenager working multiple jobs to help his mother Liliana (Jennifer Amaka Pettersson) support his siblings.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The atmosphere is congenial, with Ferraro often walking among the tables to provide personal interaction and service.
    Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • In more congenial times, state appropriations chairs hash out details of the budget along with the leaders of the four legislative caucuses.
    Isabella Volmert, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025

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