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
His ability to lead creatively and take action while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder and awe was so inspiring.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
14 June 2026
This is a story devoid of childlike wonder, just the horrific evil men are capable of and the small acts of grace found in unspeakable circumstances.
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Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Kone, who has no shortage of positive childlike qualities himself, grew super inquisitive.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Along with the saints found on El Mencho’s altar, another saint embraced in narco culture is the Santo Niño of Atocha, a childlike Christ figure known as the patron saint of prisoners and those in danger, said Robert Almonte, a law enforcement trainer and consultant in San Antonio, Texas.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
14 June 2026
This is a story devoid of childlike wonder, just the horrific evil men are capable of and the small acts of grace found in unspeakable circumstances.
—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Kone, who has no shortage of positive childlike qualities himself, grew super inquisitive.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Along with the saints found on El Mencho’s altar, another saint embraced in narco culture is the Santo Niño of Atocha, a childlike Christ figure known as the patron saint of prisoners and those in danger, said Robert Almonte, a law enforcement trainer and consultant in San Antonio, Texas.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childlike
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In her own naive way, Miss Manners notices that your concern about gift cards requires a remarkable number of dollar signs to express.
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And radical hope — not naive optimism, but hope that lives in imagination.
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.
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The film, based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, wears its influences — ranging from Elmore Leonard to Carl Hiaasen to Quentin Tarantino — heavily, without the genuine wit of many of its predecessors.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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But the real irony is that the British have teamed up with the Indigenous Seneca population, who loathe the French.
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All her friends and family have tried to convince her this is not a real situation and she is being scammed.
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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The hillbilly is portrayed as ignorant, uneducated, and unsophisticated; they are often depicted as being unkempt in appearance, perhaps noticeably dirty or walking around barefoot.
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This handed unsophisticated attackers a preview of what’s coming.
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“Childlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childlike. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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