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
The funny and touching dialogue of this classic '90s movie is endearing across generations.
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Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Frank, played with endearing earnestness by Bale, is more of a big softie than a monster.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
So none of these things endeared me to him.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
That fact is one undercurrent of Jennie Livingston's Paris Is Burning, which documents Harlem ball culture of the mid-to-late-'80s and finds a host of endearing performers all too eager to bring us into their orbit.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Frank, played with endearing earnestness by Bale, is more of a big softie than a monster.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
So none of these things endeared me to him.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
That fact is one undercurrent of Jennie Livingston's Paris Is Burning, which documents Harlem ball culture of the mid-to-late-'80s and finds a host of endearing performers all too eager to bring us into their orbit.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video.—
Observer staff report,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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At a news conference earlier this month, representatives of PAWS Chicago, the Anti-Cruelty Society and the Tree House Humane Society — the city’s three largest animal welfare organizations — commended her leadership.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Front-row seats offer 30-way adjustability and massaging capabilities.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The main specific risk is the potential for nodules or granulomas (small bumps) forming under the skin, especially if improperly placed or massaged.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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War Machine makes 81’s reluctance to give pep talks, or even try to ingratiate himself with his comrades-in-arms, the subject of one of its very few overt jokes.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The social media content showcased his wry sense of humor alongside his wrestling prowess that ingratiated him to his friends.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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In a news conference earlier this week, Yormark said the league was receiving feedback about the court from players and coaches, adding that referees had complimented it.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Multiple Open Table users complimented the wait staff.—
Ella Gonzales
March 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bogus, Brundage, Tamarack deal with attendance, financial impacts Some skiers and snowboarders have opted to stay home this season, and Idaho ski areas have tried hard to coax them back to the mountains.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers can now coax stem cells to behave like pancreatic islets, the tiny clusters of cells that regulate blood sugar.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Queen Victoria used the wire to congratulate President James Buchanan on the accomplishment, widely considered an engineering marvel at the time.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sun brought with her a reply letter from Xi Jinping congratulating the Greek scholars on the center’s opening.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 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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Iran’s missiles are aimed at the idea that nations can modernize, rights can expand and people can worship freely.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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In one story, the king, Hiranyakashipu, ordered everyone in his kingdom to worship him and was irked when his own son Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, disobeyed his command.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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