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Recent Examples of cherubic
Xiao is also a fan of the Japanese manga and anime series Chiikawa, whose cherubic, hamster-like cartoon character is popular among Chinese.
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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
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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Dick Page left models’ skin at Michael Kors so un-glammed that visible undereye circles appeared truly angelic.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Football is the framing device for this romantic fantasy about LA Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton, who wins the starting job, then dies in a traffic accident while biking home (thanks to angelic error).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Makeup-wise, the actress went with a subtle look consisting of bronzy shadow, rosy cheeks and a pink lip.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bombshell bouncy curls and rosy glam complete her look.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Why is everyone dressed in red?—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s folks that tend to be more florid and folks that are more Hemingway-esque.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2025
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Neolithic art in Orkney tends to be angular and abstract—less florid than the spirals seen in Irish tombs.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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But Yampolskiy is less sanguine about giving bots a long leash in the real world.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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One person who seemed sanguine on the matter was Witt’s main challenger, American Debi Thomas.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the bottom of the hill, where there will eventually be a parking lot for visitors, Goldsworthy showed us a derelict building made from pinkish sandstone.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the Super Bowl LVIII logo in 2024 featured a purple and pinkish-red color, which did not predict the showdown between the Chiefs and the 49ers, as both teams' colors are red and do not incorporate any purple.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cherubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherubic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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