cuteness

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Recent Examples of cuteness As the woman in the shop explained to them, and the editors dutifully left in the episode to exonerate them, part of the aesthetic is bridging international ideas of cuteness (or kawaii in Japanese). — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 CatVideoFest gathers more steam each year with Oscilloscope’s feature-length compilation of cuteness by Will Braden debuting to $586k on 255 screens. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026 There's videos of scuffles, marmots walking in snow, maintaining their burrow and just sitting there in all their glorious cuteness. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 This contest isn’t just about cuteness. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026 Maclean’s work traffics in deep fakes and glitch aesthetics, rainbow cuteness and the tropes of pulp—but these are set against violent dystopias and a world of cruelties borne, especially, by women (see her 2018 video Make Me Up as an example). — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 The former's moodiness will complement the latter's cuteness for a fashion-forward outfit. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 25 May 2026 While the fashion interpretation of this trend is all about ruffles, bows, and pastels, the baby name version is more about embodying cuteness. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuteness
Noun
  • Avantika Vandanapu took a chance and won 40% off a box, while her guest ended up winning an entire beauty box for themselves.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The firming, plumping cream is a favorite at Vogue HQ—beauty shopping editor Kiana Murden has been raving about this oil-in-gel.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The final moments, the story’s famous articulation of human agency and good versus evil, land with crushing loveliness.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The stark white tip offers an especially bright touch that catapults the design into mod-era loveliness.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Fragrance shoppers in 2026 are moving away from predictable sweetness, and perfumers say the next wave will trade conventional prettiness for unexpected contrast on the skin.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That balance between prettiness and physicality also ran through Rocha’s costumes for Peck’s ballet.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Cuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuteness. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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