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
That personality and deadly skill set has not endeared stoats to humans, who have traditionally viewed them as vicious or even uncanny.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is what endears Harvey to teammates like Steele, who also runs a business, Nova Sites, which builds websites, with fellow seniors Carson Loughlin and Ethan Brock.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
But for all their aspirations to be a Canadian Bill and Ted, this duo lacks the lovability factor that Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter brought to those endearing characters.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s an obvious selflessness with Lehkonen that endears him to teammates and fans alike.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
This is what endears Harvey to teammates like Steele, who also runs a business, Nova Sites, which builds websites, with fellow seniors Carson Loughlin and Ethan Brock.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
But for all their aspirations to be a Canadian Bill and Ted, this duo lacks the lovability factor that Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter brought to those endearing characters.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s an obvious selflessness with Lehkonen that endears him to teammates and fans alike.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Newsom praised the decision and commended his more than 30 years of experience in the transportation sector.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The woman commended Reeves for doing the hike solo.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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But zookeepers are positive that Punch is slowly ingratiating himself in the group, and are encouraging his fans to keep their spirits up.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Stephen is really smart and has managed to ingratiate himself with Evan.—
Olivia Truffaut-Wong,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nishihata’s modern take on the austere Japanese garden is complimented by colorful florals by another local plant genius, Makoto Azuma.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.—
David G. Allan Feb 15,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, outreach workers have also been trying to coax homeless New Yorkers off the street and into shelters and warming centers.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Malinin was magnanimous afterward, hugging and congratulating surprise gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Then Reddick drove over to Victory Lane, where a teary Michael Jordan was waiting to bear hug him, and where owner Denny Hamlin and teammates Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst were waiting to congratulate him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cash cajoled Leon Bailey into positions ahead of him, either shuffling backwards to mark Newcastle’s left-winger or shifting inside to track Lewis Hall, who was inverting from left back.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her mentor, 2012-2020 Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, cajoled the BOJ into cornering the government bond market and becoming the biggest owner of Tokyo stocks.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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You’re encouraged to admire them, to worship them.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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