cuteness

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Recent Examples of cuteness 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 Jess was the only one to play the cuteness. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuteness
Noun
  • The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical reimagines the ‘80s classic in the style of the Harlem ballroom scene, where each cat is now a human competitor walking the runway and competing in categories like voguing and beauty.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • As a beauty editor, I am blessed with an overflowing stash of some of the best hydrating and active products for mature skin, period.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • The European Commission said the preloading of Gemini onto Android devices reduced the attractiveness of rival third-party models for the 60% of EU adults who use Android.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • As popularized by streamer Clavicular, the movement approaches attractiveness like an engineering problem.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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