1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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2
as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
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as in flippant
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks
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Recent Examples of cute
What had started as a cute date spot had quickly turned into a noise menace, Feder-Johnson and other tenants say.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
There is a really cute park across the street from The New Children’s Museum.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Stop by a cute café, browse local shops, or take scenic photos.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
If her vibe is all about being cute yet comfy, grab the matching shorts for extra brownie points.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
There is a really cute park across the street from The New Children’s Museum.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Stop by a cute café, browse local shops, or take scenic photos.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
If her vibe is all about being cute yet comfy, grab the matching shorts for extra brownie points.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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An enemy may have invaded your beautiful, green lawn, leaving it ugly and brown.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But when a famous author sneaks into town and a body is found in his penthouse apartment, cunning fox investigator Vera Vixen must piece together what happened.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Norris portrays the cunning and relentless Chief Dennison, with Tripp as Liz Bradley, a border patrol agent with a true-north moral compass, in her first major film role.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something so hilariously flippant about Taylor’s mean streak these days.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Worse for Wilson, Sherman's Hall of Fame broadcast teammate, Tony Gonzalez, bordered on flippant in dismissing Wilson's candidacy.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless, Jones should still be a significant part of the rotation — his excellent field goal percentage and contributions in assists and steals are quite lovely.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Undermining the existing system for partisan ends won’t make the picture look any lovelier.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While accent walls can still highlight a feature or add subtle drama, McKenzie encourages rethinking the concept altogether.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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These hallways are so dark that my eyes had to adjust to make out the rust-red carpet and the subtle room numbers on the floors.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From what was seen on the fall 2025 runways of Ferragamo to Tom Ford, the opulent, sexy, polished dressing of the ’80s will live large this season—Sabrina is just taking it up a notch with her own super feminine, playful fashion formula.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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The collection debuts in time with the release of the iPhone 17, creating new ways to protect screens and embrace playful, stylish accessories that are practical and resilient.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Black Swan excels by offering breathtaking dance choreography, and the film's gorgeous cinematography provides viewers with a tapestry of imagery unparalleled by most psychological horror films.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Zaha had already scored the first goal of the match, in the 24th minute on a gorgeous offensive series from Charlotte FC.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Underneath, the All-terrain Contagrip outsole keeps you confident on everything from slick rock to loose gravel, and the advanced chassis element helps keep your foot stable on uneven ground.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Its wings were slick with rain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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