childlike

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Recent Examples of childlike Some of the patterns may also be a little too childlike, but that’s a matter of personal preference. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 28 Oct. 2022 Some pieces wrestled with the turbulence and violence of the day, but others had a childlike quality. Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022 As Payne slips deeper into his sober analyst role, Curry appears to be playing with more childlike joy than ever. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2022 Moving freely through this scenery called up a childlike joy. Tess Taylor, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2022 See all Example Sentences for childlike 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for childlike
Adjective
  • Although this Cinderella is thankfully not a naive maiden, her storyline occasionally gets muddled by one too many loose threads.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The clip sparked strong reactions from viewers, some accusing Luke of cheating or Liv of being naive.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Velcro dogs simply enjoy staying close, while dogs with separation anxiety experience genuine panic when left alone.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The industry’s obsession with olfactory hierarchies of terpenes and flavors has supplanted genuine curiosity about the science of cannabis.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Read: The constitutional crisis is here But if the agency is restored—next week, next month, or years from now—restarting its work won’t be as simple as turning the flow of cash back on.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
  • For a more subtle look, weave the lights around strands of greenery to create a stunning, and simple, centerpiece.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Multigenerational families living together is very true to Latine culture in the United States and beyond.
    Zayda Rivera, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
  • And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The real issue is whether the whole group of people that the DA decided to let off the hook — a group that includes repeat offenders — would likely re-offend.
    Charles "Cully" Stimson/The Heritage Foundation, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Achilles’ accompanying food menu includes lots of options like real New York bagels, toasts, breakfast burritos and lunch sandwiches such as the Carmel Valley with turkey, bacon, Harvarti cheese, heirloom tomatoes, arugula and pesto piled on toasted sourdough.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • When applying a lightweight foundation, the natural warmth from your fingertips is an excellent tool for blending.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Feb. 2025
  • To bring the outdoors in, incorporate natural materials, earthy colors, and plenty of plants for a warm, inviting space that feels connected to nature.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • But Betancourt’s classmates found his take prudish and unsophisticated.
    Jake Nevins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The accelerating expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal suggests that its leaders have recently decided that its historically small and unsophisticated capabilities were insufficient for Beijing’s needs and ambitions.
    Abraham M. Denmark, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2021

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“Childlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childlike. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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