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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 red base and white shade would look particularly cute bedside, especially next to a striped bedding setup.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Oh my God, this kid is so cute.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
And this Valentine’s Day trio is oh-so-cute.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Your winter capsule wardrobe isn’t complete without a trusty pair of cute winter boots, according to stylist Chelsea Volpe.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Oh my God, this kid is so cute.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
And this Valentine’s Day trio is oh-so-cute.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Your winter capsule wardrobe isn’t complete without a trusty pair of cute winter boots, according to stylist Chelsea Volpe.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
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Monticello is stunningly beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For those who aren’t aware of the background, Bertone is a legendary Italian auto design house famous for cars like the beautiful Alfa GTV (1963–77) and the bedroom-poster favorite, the Lamborghini Countach of 1974.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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His initial rise to fame came from playing cunning and ruthless centuries-old vampire Eric Northman on True Blood.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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They’re built up to be these impossibly deadly and evil and cunning foes, and then our much less impressive heroes manage to take them down through grit and determination or just dumb luck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The prosecutors were flippant in dismissing the SEC’s questions.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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Her signature red curls were piled atop her head into an updo secured with a lovely headband.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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That insurance plays such a material role in shaping Simon’s dilemma is a lovely bit of mundanity.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Between the melting ice under the court and heavy rain Thursday night in Chicago, condensation created a slick and dangerous playing surface.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Think pét-nat’s playful fizz, fancy kombucha in a wine bottle, zero-proof sparklers, including Elton John’s new bubbly.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bags This playful, socially minded brand from Spain was created four years ago by Paloma Hernández Tamame, and creates colorful, customizable handbags with decor using children’s construction blocks.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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But for all his contributions to the dialogue of pop, the gorgeous internal monologue of The Return of the Durutti Column still produces a unique echo.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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So despite the critiques, this drama has clearly found an audience, whether through the gorgeous costume and production design or Elordi’s stunning performance as the monster.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Available in nine sizes, the rug's medallion pattern has subtle hints of blue, green, and pink throughout.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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