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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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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
that kitten's cuteness is simply overwhelming!
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a cute couple
a cute name
cute clothes
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Recent Examples of cute
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Who knew that the key to a good night's sleep was a cute fabric headband?
—Rebecca Taylor, Outside Online, 19 June 2025
Plus, a slight slit in the legs adds a cute and playful touch.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 13 June 2025
Related Articles Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Along with his father and grandfather, Bambino gets to work sweeping up the stars in a cute, but wildly inaccurate, explanation for the phases of the Moon.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Who knew that the key to a good night's sleep was a cute fabric headband?
—Rebecca Taylor, Outside Online, 19 June 2025
Plus, a slight slit in the legs adds a cute and playful touch.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 13 June 2025
Related Articles Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
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Until then, the MIT Museum will remain a beautiful shell with very little inside.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In Brooklyn, there was a full house at the beautiful opera-house-like Roulette space.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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With wit and cunning, the protagonists navigate the ever-present systems of oppression that encircle them and their relationships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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President Trump does not exhibit Bismarck’s cunning, inscrutability, or proclivity for complicated diplomacy.—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In turn, much of My Face Hurts From Smiling is downright flippant.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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Her flippant attitude toward school, her refusal to talk through her grief, and her slippery grasp on the concepts of right and wrong can all be traced to that fateful night in this garage.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Rihanna’s lilac mani couldn’t be simpler, and that’s the beauty of it.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Along the way, stop to stroll through quaint villages, tour fascinating historic sites and soak up the natural beauty of the region.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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With so many lovely fruits at our fingertips, there’s no reason to trifle with making a trifle this summer.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The post goes on to include a lovely list of recommendations for both kids and adults looking to scratch a fantastical itch.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The boxy shape and subtle back snaps add airflow and style, and the whole outfit can be rinsed in a hotel sink and re-worn with no stress.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, size, body proportions, texture, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Ludus refers to playful, game-like love that values fun and avoids deep commitment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Even more recently, Dua Lipa debuted a playful French manicure with white polka dots on black tips, adding even more white spots all-over a couple accent nails.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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This crossbody phone case is made from genuine leather and has gorgeous gold accents.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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On top of the pocket perk, the prints of this high-waist maxi skirt are gorgeous, with pretty florals, geometric designs, and solid colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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