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
Pritzker, who has endeared himself to the party’s progressive wing, would surely have to run to the left of Emanuel, who has staked out an explicitly centrist position.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Mayor Eric Adams has endeared some people with his young-leaning personality, but his attempts at being down-to-earth have also gotten him into multiple pickles over the years.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
Frank would often talk about it in his press conferences, which only endeared him to the supporters even more.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Her infectious personality and humor have also endeared her to a wider audience outside the game.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Mayor Eric Adams has endeared some people with his young-leaning personality, but his attempts at being down-to-earth have also gotten him into multiple pickles over the years.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
Frank would often talk about it in his press conferences, which only endeared him to the supporters even more.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Her infectious personality and humor have also endeared her to a wider audience outside the game.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
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After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Trump went on to commend most NATO members for agreeing to boost defense spending and call the summit a success for alliance unity and U.S. leadership.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The fast-absorbing oil can be massaged onto damp skin post-shower, or drop it into the bath for a fragrant, skin-nourishing soak.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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Standard features include heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, with the usual upgrades – but none truly groundbreaking – available.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Starmer, who seems to have ingratiated himself with Trump despite their different political persuasions, might be able to give Macron some tips on how to win over their transatlantic ally, as the EU continues trade negotiations with Washington.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Durham continued to try to ingratiate himself with Harriman and Lt. Paul Stein, who'd gone to get a warrant for his blood, the detective testified.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 May 2025
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While white eyeshadow is replacing (or at least, complimenting) the white pedicure trend this season, Hill’s endorsement of cool, pale eyeshadow tones proves the look works best on deeper skin.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Seemingly channeling the yin to her sister’s yang, Kylie complimented the model by wearing an all-white custom look by Isabel Marant, per Vogue.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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At the burgeoning flower farm, Hutchison coaxes beautiful, sustainable, cut flowers to life.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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Nothing because for most of his impeccable run at the restaurant Providence in Los Angeles—searing the finest fish to glistening perfection, coaxing layers of depth from an uni custard—Michelin wasn’t even registering the work.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Among those congratulating Affleck on Instagram are her Mormon Wives co-stars, and fellow moms-to-be Mayci Neeley and Mikayla Matthews.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
3 July 2025
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Keynote speaker and commanding officer Marine Corps Col. Kwabena K. Gyimah shared his personal journey as a son of parents who immigrated from Ghana and congratulated the troops.—
David J. Bohnet,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Saturday’s vote capped off a tumultuous week of revisions and cajoling over Trump’s agenda, a hodge-podge of tax, border, and defense priorities.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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Allies have been corralled, cajoled and pressured to hike their defense expenditure from 2% to 5% of each member nation's gross domestic product by 2035, even as some have struggled to meet the lower target.—
Holly Ellyatt,Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Baseball fans, especially those who worship the New York Yankees, may want to contemplate a move to Florida.—
Madeleine Marr
July 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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