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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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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
Banner Elk's walkable downtown is full of cute shops and galleries.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Vintage pink, yellow, and blue boats with cute names like Doris, Gladys, and Ruby hold up to four passengers and come with electric motors and a Bluetooth speaker.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 June 2026
While this might sound cute to some, Isaac and his sister are in their 50s.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Both bits seem cute and just self-deprecating enough to finally put this to bed.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Vintage pink, yellow, and blue boats with cute names like Doris, Gladys, and Ruby hold up to four passengers and come with electric motors and a Bluetooth speaker.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 June 2026
While this might sound cute to some, Isaac and his sister are in their 50s.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Both bits seem cute and just self-deprecating enough to finally put this to bed.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Goodman aims to be a cunning thief.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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What could be more cunning and disgusting than training dogs to commit anal rape?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Former keepers who visited on May 13 said the 2-year-old has bonded with surrogate mother Fredrika and developed a playful, mischievous personality.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Travis came up with the playful name, which was inspired by the city's cold winters.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Many professionals spend years trying to sound smarter, calmer, more agreeable, or more polished while gradually losing trust in their natural instincts and communication style.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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GreenLife brings smart design and colorful style to your everyday cooking with this Compact Stainless Steel Saucepan Set.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Carmen Electra wears a gorgeous sheer black dress to the premiere of Scary Movie 6 on June 3 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Tomatoes from Plant City are gorgeous, deep and dark.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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The perpetual buzz of mining bees mingled with the shuffle of rabbits through the bushes, woodpeckers’ rapid-fire drilling, and the hard-staccato tchack, tchack, tchack of ravenlike birds known as jackdaws, creating a subtle symphony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Look for alcohol-free, subtle formulas the goal is a whisper of fragrance, not a perfume cloud that announces itself from across the room.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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