1
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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2
as in playful
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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3
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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a cute couple
a cute name
cute clothes
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Recent Examples of cute
Despite Gates’ remarks, LeBron and Savannah have kept it classy and cute.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The high street has a good selection of cute shops, with a few that really stand out.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Snake Bird Vintage has a fantastic array of clothing and accessories in a cute repurposed garage.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
His grousing is interrupted by some very cute uncle moments with Maria and Tommy’s son, Benji, then Joel takes off just as Tommy gets back.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The high street has a good selection of cute shops, with a few that really stand out.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Snake Bird Vintage has a fantastic array of clothing and accessories in a cute repurposed garage.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
His grousing is interrupted by some very cute uncle moments with Maria and Tommy’s son, Benji, then Joel takes off just as Tommy gets back.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
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Esme forgoes a generic entreaty at the feet of her girlboss and instead makes a cunning personal plea for better judgment from her mentor.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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John Krasinski plays Luke, a cunning art thief in the action adventure thriller Fountain of Youth, and puts his skills to good use.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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This playful, colorful apartment block designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser ignores straight lines entirely and proves that architecture can be joyful rebellion.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, this place of refuge was a safe haven for those who broke the kapu or sacred laws, transgressions punishable by death in old Hawaii.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There are subtle peacock tail motifs throughout the hotel, from the geometric patterns in intricate kumiko woodwork headboards to Japanese washi paper designs in the elevator.—
Amber Gibson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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But smart leaders know that not all bets are created equal—and not all uncertainty plays by the same rules.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yamaha started with their largest offshore outboard, the XTO 450, and made some smart changes to handle hydrogen.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In that world, the spoils won’t go to whoever mints the slickest dollar clone, but to whoever owns the outlets— the wallets, apps, and merchant relationships—through which those dollars ultimately flow.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, experts warn that the light continuously remaining on could indicate that stability and control could be compromised—notably on slick or slippery roads and during certain conditions.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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