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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 endeared
Lake has also endeared himself to his teammates, as evidenced by Kobie Turner‘s widened smile when Lake’s name came up with reporters following the Rams’ 37-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Patrick Agyemang (six goals in his debut season at Derby County in the EFL Championship) endeared himself to Pochettino at this summer’s Gold Cup and brings a physical presence that this striker group would otherwise lack.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
The McCallister house's charm has endeared fans for decades with its patterned wallpaper, grand staircase in the entryway and bold colors throughout.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Justin Vernon’s midwestern charm and pliable falsetto has always endeared him to indie-rock dads raised on Michael McDonald, but starting a family himself between Bon Iver projects turned this year’s Sable, Fable into a deep examination of the fatherly adult contemporary figure in popular music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Zoeller, born in New Albany, Indiana, turned professional in 1973 and quickly became known for his humor and easygoing personality, which endeared him to fans and fellow players.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
His style of play has endeared him to fans and helped give the team a spark.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Patrick Agyemang (six goals in his debut season at Derby County in the EFL Championship) endeared himself to Pochettino at this summer’s Gold Cup and brings a physical presence that this striker group would otherwise lack.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
The McCallister house's charm has endeared fans for decades with its patterned wallpaper, grand staircase in the entryway and bold colors throughout.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Justin Vernon’s midwestern charm and pliable falsetto has always endeared him to indie-rock dads raised on Michael McDonald, but starting a family himself between Bon Iver projects turned this year’s Sable, Fable into a deep examination of the fatherly adult contemporary figure in popular music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Zoeller, born in New Albany, Indiana, turned professional in 1973 and quickly became known for his humor and easygoing personality, which endeared him to fans and fellow players.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
His style of play has endeared him to fans and helped give the team a spark.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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Or opt for the Oil Ceremony, where layers of delicately scented oils are massaged into the skin in a soothing ritual.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
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Those of us without earplugs stupidly massaged our jaws, heads tilted, eyelids quivering, listening to overtones through our teeth.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
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While having tea with Wiggins, Charles commended Chatfield’s treatment and recovery rate.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jurkovic, a member of technical staff at the influential METR AI research center, commended the paper’s contributions.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Leonard complimented Harden’s scoring with 26 points of his own.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Miller went with a rotation different than his primary starters in the final 14 minutes and complimented the group’s fight while acknowledging the results weren’t pretty.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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While Carter is getting ingratiated into defensive coordinator Shane Bowen's schemes, edge rusher Brian Burns is having a marvelous season for New York.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Back at Studio Animal Services, Rocco and Porter, a handsome golden retriever, are eventually coaxed away from their favorite toys.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jokes on us because Mike Sullivan has somehow coaxed some real wins at the margin with these three on the ice.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith has also routinely praised Scott’s willingness to do whatever is asked of him.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials praised the responders and said many of them received specialized water rescue training thanks to a federal grant.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Many members of the DWTS fam congratulated the couple, including Julianne Hough, Derek’s sister, and Emma Slater.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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In November of that year, Rivera congratulated Myha’la on Industry's first-season success.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Irish, Italian, German, and Polish communities each worshipped—in Latin—at their own churches, often within blocks of one another.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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As their youngest uncle, Turner’s nieces and nephews worshiped him.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Endeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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