ENDEARED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

endeared

verb

past tense of endear

as in massaged

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 Though ultimately unsuccessful, the fight endeared Mitchell, brought in as the token Democrat, to the conservative elite. — Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 28 Oct. 2026 Ne-Yo endeared himself to a legion of women bruised by the very men who’d eventually steer R&B into an era of lawlessness. — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026 That restraint, even if disrupted by periodic rounds of fighting with Hamas, endeared Netanyahu to mainstream Israelis, who could pretend that the conflict was a thing of the past and all but forget about the Palestinians. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 These volumes will offer a glimpse into concepts and interiors endeared by fashion and design alike — and the visionary minds pioneering a new concept of living. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 But Ditka's hard-nosed, no-nonsense demeanor only further endeared him to Chicago fans. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 From Omi—which has endeared itself to our editors with its surprisingly effective peptide supplements—these gummies not only taste like pie filling but contain IFP-131 Hair Growth Peptides. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Balogun endeared himself to teammates and fans by maintaining a wide-eyed curiosity about America. — Sean Gregory, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Within a few plays, the rookie running back endeared himself to Payton and to Broncos’ fans. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026

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The consistency is a thick blue gel that disappears into skin once massaged in.

— Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
The 2027 Silverado gets a broader, more muscular face, a new grille and redesigned LED lighting, while the bodywork has been massaged to make the truck look even more substantial.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of massaged

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James Johnson gifted him his own brand-new Jordans when Powell complimented them during a pre-draft workout.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Any team can win (or lose) on Sundays There’s a reason Andy Reid complimented the opposing team despite poor recent performances and the overall record.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of complimented

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The film slowly relates that the aspiring rapper and superfan ingratiated himself into the band’s circles, flying to New York multiple times as a teenager for the purpose.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
When Buzzy disappeared, he was fully ingratiated with both communities.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026

Definition of ingratiated

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The search for the parrot delayed filming for a few hours until the bird was finally found in a tree and had to be coaxed down.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026
But in seventh grade, one of her best friends, Jillian Ostrander, coaxed her into playing volleyball.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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View this post on Instagram Stewart was also a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and praised activists like McKellen, who is gay.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the sellout crowds at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 and emphasized the opportunity to accommodate thousands more fans.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of praised

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Leaders from across Latin America largely congratulated Lula's historic win.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, and the the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta—both from center-right parties—congratulated Lula and declared the election valid.

— Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulated

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Louella and Hedda were two sides of the same coin, minted in a culture that worshipped celebrity and feared moral chaos.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
During the days leading up to Vijayadashami, the goddess Durga is worshipped in her various forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of worshipped

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