Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
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Palmerston enjoyed a friendly rivalry with Britain’s most famous cat, 10 Downing Street’s Larry, who just celebrated 15 years in his post.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Argentines join celebrations in Buenos Aires Thousands of Argentines gathered in Buenos Aires’ Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year and enjoyed dragon and lion dances on the main stage, alongside martial arts demonstrations.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Splenda can be appropriate when preferred for taste or function.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Consumers have preferred SUVs and trucks over sedans for years.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Chula Vista City Council last week selected six finalists to interview for three public member positions on the South County Higher Education Task Force, a body created to advance efforts to bring a four-year public university to the region.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the years following, Francesca and John's cousin Michael Stirling, who always fancied her, grow closer, and eventually their relationship progresses from friendship to courtship.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Defending European champion Spain is fancied to do well, as is defeated European finalist England.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This broadleaf evergreen is adored for its long, drooping flower clusters.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Raha adored the Belgian director Chantal Akerman.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Throughout his career, Duvall relished telling variations of fan moments centered around Kilgore's famed line.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara relished playing deluded snobs like this wealthy Manhattanite with artistic ambitions from director Tim Burton’s horror comedy about two dead owners of a country house who want to drive out its new buyers.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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