Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
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Giving families with lower incomes the same array of schooling options enjoyed by upper-income families is only fair.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026 -
But, minus sets, costumes and props, opera fans have enjoyed audio-only broadcasts and recordings for decades.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes, it is preferred to air-dry your sheets.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sage Hospitality historically preferred to manage rather than own, although its ownership arm, Sage Investments, has increasingly started taking more minority stakes.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brian would ask him as a homosexual thing—a good-looking boy who Brian fancied.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
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True, Montreal aren’t remotely fancied, but last year’s Western Conference finalists didn’t miss a beat.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.—
Stephen Wilder,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hope and excitement were palpable as fans relished the flourishing of the young Three J’s — NBA co-Rookie of the Year Jason Kidd, Jim Jackson and Jamal Mashburn.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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People across social media platforms relished in the translation, and how well the Spanish-language song sounded in Japanese.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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