Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
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Up top, the sundeck is equipped with a sliding-door windbreaker, which means it can be enjoyed even if the weather isn’t playing ball.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The stout is typically served on draft — widely considered the preferred method — but it can also be enjoyed from a can.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nearly fifty per cent of participants preferred the texts written by artificial intelligence.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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But Disney would have preferred to hold off on the revelation until after the Oscars to handle the situation more delicately.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Dudley will be well-fancied to be the highest-scoring rookie in NWSL 2026.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Guests relished his steaks, roast duck, crispy potatoes, and asparagus au gratin.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Children took to the streets on their bikes, and those of us with kids relished the laughter that comes when the weather finally turns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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