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Recent Examples of cherubic
Whereas its predecessor could take forever between seasons, losing nothing but its child stars’ cherubic looks, the new show has no such luxury.
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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
Xiao is also a fan of the Japanese manga and anime series Chiikawa, whose cherubic, hamster-like cartoon character is popular among Chinese.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The images of Etan’s smiling, cherubic face were widely distributed during the yearslong search for the blond, blue-eyed boy.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
The Grammy winner made her debut as a cherubic teen, and most recently won hearts and a trophy as Sun on The Masked Singer.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Xiao is also a fan of the Japanese manga and anime series Chiikawa, whose cherubic, hamster-like cartoon character is popular among Chinese.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The images of Etan’s smiling, cherubic face were widely distributed during the yearslong search for the blond, blue-eyed boy.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
The Grammy winner made her debut as a cherubic teen, and most recently won hearts and a trophy as Sun on The Masked Singer.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherubic
Adjective
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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One lucky superyacht owner just got a rather angelic delivery.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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These are massive stars in their later stages, swollen and ruddy, shining bright across the cosmos.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The color is a deep, ruddy amber brown, and the nose is full of alcohol and oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best blushes for mature skin don’t just add a rosy wash of color.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Other makeup elements, provided by artist Alex Babsky, included bold brows and lined eyes with a muted rosy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Letizia paired the sandals with & Other Stories’ cotton midi wrap dress in red, cut with a crossover neckline, short wide sleeves and a self-tie belt at the waist, with soft gathers through the bodice and skirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Some critics’ squeamishness seems aimed at the act of invention itself, the florid dreaming in the face of reality.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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And while much of what is now published in the country with the regime’s approval is indeed florid propaganda, outside of Russia the grand tradition of Russian literature is very much alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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While oil, shipping insurance and rates markets increasingly reflect fears of a prolonged disruption, broader risk assets remain relatively sanguine, with stock markets hitting record highs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Main Street mostly remains sanguine, with corporate profits at record highs, AI investment growing, unemployment near historic lows, and the US emerging as a relative winner.—
Shelly Banjo,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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To my eyes, Saint Catherine’s lace can be especially beautiful, with its sizable form and dense, pinkish white flowers.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This Mermaid-core manicure features a nude base and asymmetrical pinkish-purple tips with 3D texture.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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“Cherubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherubic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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