cuteness

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Recent Examples of cuteness For those who can't get enough of the cuteness, there is a raccoon paw print at the bottom of the screen that, when clicked, makes the silly creature run across the screen again. Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 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 Several reviewers praise the Disney+ show’s big-screen debut as a fun, stand-alone adventure that benefits from Pedro Pascal’s laconic delivery as the helmeted bounty hunter, the cuteness of Grogu, and a dynamic score by composer Ludwig Göransson. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026 For anyone who has raised kittens or volunteered in animal rescue, the moment carries weight well beyond its cuteness. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuteness
Noun
  • Vogue’s Favorite Korean Skin-Care Products So when thinking about the ingredients that really define K-beauty in 2026, experts say to look at the ones that take it back to the basics.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • In addition to pointing out pockets of loveliness, Bayless regaled us with charming stories about TV filming episodes gone awry and how his youngest grandchild likes to bang at his back door for food.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • There’s the genteel loveliness of the oval gardens and just enough of a buffer between here and Oxford Street.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Noun
  • Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Cuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuteness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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