as in naive
resembling or suggesting a child; like that of a child
a childlike honesty He had a childlike innocence that others found endearing.
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Recent Examples of childlike
In addition to serving as an allegory for how many wield the power of AI with childlike irresponsibility, the hybrid Synthetic thread also represents the beating heart of the entire show.
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Mitchell described Thomas’ artwork as childlike but cool, with themes varying from folk art to heavy metal to Viking imagery.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Robinson had braces in the yearbook photo, a childlike image that made the moment all the more poignant.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The subsequent pages include a childlike drawing of a wedding and redacted photos of young children in bed, playing piano, and evidently posing for the camera, with captions in what appears to be Maxwell’s handwriting.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Mitchell described Thomas’ artwork as childlike but cool, with themes varying from folk art to heavy metal to Viking imagery.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Robinson had braces in the yearbook photo, a childlike image that made the moment all the more poignant.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The subsequent pages include a childlike drawing of a wedding and redacted photos of young children in bed, playing piano, and evidently posing for the camera, with captions in what appears to be Maxwell’s handwriting.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childlike
Adjective
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Jane’s voice shifts from that of a naïve girl to that of a capable young woman as Laser traces her path out of the wilderness.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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His hesitation has been seen publicly as naïve and risky, eroding faith in the monarchy.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These best-selling shoes are constructed with 100 percent genuine suede and feature a cork footbed, deep heel cup, and a plush inner lining that feels snug and soft on your feet.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The head coach wants genuine competition, plus options and an ability to change approach depending on the opposition and what is required.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jared Jewelers Bulova Phantom Watch A watch is both practical and fashionable, and this style adds a touch of sparkle to simple outfits.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Will his shooting and floater game give enough offensive jolt to add some real spacing around a roster that, even with Kevin Durant, seems notably deficient in terms of spacing?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Come for some of the best actresses of our time as power-hungry witches; stay for Stevie Nicks' cameo as a real one.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many drugs, enzymes, catalysts, and other chemicals of incalculable value were first identified in natural samples.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And there’s been this story that retail investors are unsophisticated.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Police describe it as a brazen, unsophisticated robbery that occurred around 5:30 p.m. on June 18, targeting a jewelry store on the 5100 block of Mowry Avenue in Fremont.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Childlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childlike. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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