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cherubic

adjective

Definition of cherubicnext
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as in angelic

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as in ruddy

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Recent Examples of cherubic Swank sent well wishes to fans around the holidays in 2024 via a photo of her and a cherubic little helper by the tree. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 The Argentinian soccer star collaborated with the bespectacled, cherubic-looking artist on an immersive installation last summer in New York. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026 Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 And for anyone who follows mom-fluencers online, with their perfect kitchens, nutritious meals, cherubic offspring and seemingly perfect lives. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Whereas its predecessor could take forever between seasons, losing nothing but its child stars’ cherubic looks, the new show has no such luxury. — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 Burke’s heroine, Natalie, is a trad wife with a large internet following, fundamentalist Christian convictions, a brood of cherubic children, a working farm, and a penchant for handcrafting items that could be purchased at the drugstore. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 Now, as ever, there may be some who hold McCartney’s cherubic good will against him, as a badge of insufficient seriousness. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026 Devoid of facial hair but sporting golden curls, the cherubic Parsons meets me at a Hollywood hotel’s courtyard restaurant in April just a few days after putting the final touches on his movie. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherubic
  1. angelic
  2. ruddy
  3. rosy
  4. red
  5. florid
  6. sanguine
  7. pinkish
Adjective
  • Folklore Taylor Swift Folklore’s angelic aura is best captured with gauzy peasant dresses, soft boho details, and a touch of woodland whimsy.
    — Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd are looking quite angelic at the 2026 Emmys.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of angelic
Adjective
  • Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.
    — Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruddy
Adjective
  • For her glamorous return to the stage, Dion stuck true to her signature look and opted for a sleek updo with rosy makeup.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Only the latest data release acknowledged that the picture may not be so rosy.
    — Zilvinas "Z" Silenas, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The simmering curry filled the air with the aroma of coconut milk and red curry paste, while chicken thighs were wet brined in a dining room booth.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • One day, someone came in from a meditation-retreat center in a state of florid psychosis.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mariachi, tequila, and the florid masculinity of charrería, Mexico's national equestrian sport, all originated in Jalisco, the state for which Guadalajara serves as capital.
    — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of florid
Adjective
  • But a swirl of chaos, sweat, and tears goes into producing a runway collection, and even the most sanguine of designers can crack under the pressure.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, is following his own yardsticks, and said that the sanguine performance this summer of the S & P 500, which is near all-time highs, has masked a high degree of individual stock volatility.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanguine
Adjective
  • The pinkish squid glided two miles beneath the surface, its long, pale legs trailing from undulating fins, stunning scientists who know remarkably little about its diet, behavior or reproduction.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Totality also brought glimpses of pinkish-red prominences—fountains of plasma arcing above the sun’s surface, dancing at the moon’s edge.
    — Claire Cameron & Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinkish

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“Cherubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherubic. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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