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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
The home features a bedroom, a cute kitchen for cooking, and a complete bathroom with separate wet and dry zones.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
There are times, though, when the filmmaker makes his machinations too obvious, as with the too-cute cross-cutting illustrating how the characters are all caught in the same web.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Plenty of seating, cute interior.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
When your defense can turn any pocket into a box of Kleenex, why get cute?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
There are times, though, when the filmmaker makes his machinations too obvious, as with the too-cute cross-cutting illustrating how the characters are all caught in the same web.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Plenty of seating, cute interior.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
When your defense can turn any pocket into a box of Kleenex, why get cute?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
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Loft Twist Off-the-shoulder Sweater The beautiful twisted detailing at the neckline of this Loft top sets it apart from other off-the-shoulder styles—and it’s double discounted to just $18 in a full range of sizes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Hubble Space Telescope image is not just a beautiful scene, but also a tool scientists can use to study stellar evolution.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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While people born in the year of the snake are seen as charismatic, intelligent, and artistic, they are also often considered cunning and mysterious.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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And Halston has a cunning plan.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Supporters argue flippant names show Trump is serious Immigration operation names have also received backlash for taking inspiration from pop culture.—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Such comments strike a somewhat flippant note in view of the disparity between MacSwiney’s and Proust’s circumstances, which included frequent outings to the Ritz in the latter’s case.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The singer completed the look with a bold snake choker necklace and a super slick bun.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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When skin starts feeling slick or congested, Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads help restore balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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In one image, she’s seated at a table with a cheeseburger on a golden platter, flanked by miniature American and Puerto Rican flags — a playful nod to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2026
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This half-zip has an oversized fit that’s ideal for casual wear, and six different colors are on sale, including gorgeous jewel tones like Red Merlot and Cosmo.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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For minimalists, Abasks’s smart leather bags come in gorgeous hues, and feature washable interiors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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The moments that could be regarded as direct criticism were rare and subtle.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The skirt is made with an intentionally creased texture and features a straight cut with a subtle flare at the hem.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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