as in to commend
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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Recent Examples of endear
Throughout the ’50s, her appearance in risqué French films, some directed by then-husband Roger Vadim, endeared her to future giants of the nouvelle vague.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2025
Humphries, making the signature play of his career and perhaps San Diego’s Super Bowl season, displayed the grit that endeared him to teammates.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
This endears it to the White House, even though the current German government has sharply curtailed immigration.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Many of Morford’s oddball-but-endearing design details—the spider-legged paper lanterns by the bed, the framed Yoshitaka Echizenya artworks above the bathtubs—were eschewed for a look that played things a little safer.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2025
Humphries, making the signature play of his career and perhaps San Diego’s Super Bowl season, displayed the grit that endeared him to teammates.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
This endears it to the White House, even though the current German government has sharply curtailed immigration.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Many of Morford’s oddball-but-endearing design details—the spider-legged paper lanterns by the bed, the framed Yoshitaka Echizenya artworks above the bathtubs—were eschewed for a look that played things a little safer.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Captain Brandon Fisher was commended by the heads of the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration and even Boeing executives for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Critics and fans have commended the adaptation for its acting, cinematography, and adherence to the original source material.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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Just be sure to dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut or almond oil before massaging it into sore spots.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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To experience its magic for yourself, massage two to four droppers of product into your scalp before shampooing, or use it as a nourishing overnight treatment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The shot was redirected home by Marchment, ingratiating him with his new chums.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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Salary and stock are not the only ways Southern Company has ingratiated itself with Moniz.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Dec. 2025
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Martin also made sure to compliment Ole Miss' defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Angel went for a respectful middle-of-the-road jab — complimenting her parenting and resilience, but maligning her for being petty.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2026
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What Bednar has helped coax out of the Avalanche is nothing short of remarkable.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Vrabel, who played alongside Brady for Bill Belichick before establishing himself as a coach in Tennessee, led them to a 14-3 record while coaxing a possible MVP performance out of now-sophomore QB Drake Maye.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The pair exchanged smiles and kisses as the accolade was engraved, while Chalamet also congratulated fellow winner Paul Thomas Anderson, who took home the Best Screenplay award for One Battle After Another.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump congratulated Microsoft on its efforts to keep prices in check, suggesting that other companies will make similar commitments.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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For generations, the Fed declined to use it, instead cajoling the private sector to pick up the tab for costly bank failures.—
Aaron Klein,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Emily cajoles Sylvie into a meeting with Nico and Marcello.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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Families who live, work, worship and raise their children here belong here.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adventurous cinephiles came to worship his enveloping dramas, and directors like Jim Jarmusch and Gus Van Sant were heavily influenced by his contemplative style and underappreciated deadpan comedic style.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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