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
The close-up picture, which showcased Meeks' piercing blue eyes, endeared him to many despite his criminal past.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The force of the example, as Taggart explains, lies in us forgetting that Lizzo was once an oddball rapper-flautist who was anointed by Prince; an indie artist with pipes who endeared herself to mean Brooklyn gays.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Sumrall’s authenticity has endeared him to college football fans.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Over time, these efforts — or at least some — have endeared Colossal to many conservationists, who may not think using vast sums to de-extinct animal proxies is the best use of resources, but who see the benefit of an influx of interest and capital into the space.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Funny enough, one thing that has really endeared fans is its room for improvement.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
That his circumstances have changed doesn’t appear to have affected him as a person, something that has apparently endeared him to his teammates, per quarterback coach Bush Hamdan.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The force of the example, as Taggart explains, lies in us forgetting that Lizzo was once an oddball rapper-flautist who was anointed by Prince; an indie artist with pipes who endeared herself to mean Brooklyn gays.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Sumrall’s authenticity has endeared him to college football fans.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Over time, these efforts — or at least some — have endeared Colossal to many conservationists, who may not think using vast sums to de-extinct animal proxies is the best use of resources, but who see the benefit of an influx of interest and capital into the space.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Funny enough, one thing that has really endeared fans is its room for improvement.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
That his circumstances have changed doesn’t appear to have affected him as a person, something that has apparently endeared him to his teammates, per quarterback coach Bush Hamdan.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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While this is all occurring on your scalp and hair, your body is on a heated bed, and your body is getting massaged.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Does all kale need to be massaged?—
Zoe Denenberg,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Nakase said the 20-year-old Lithuanian has been adjusting to the role change well and complimented her for learning on the fly.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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When Buzzy disappeared, he was fully ingratiated with both communities.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Messages where Altman appears ingratiated to Musk seem to show that Musk did most of the heavy lifting when OpenAI was founded and therefore should be awarded damages up to $150 billion, which Musk intends to donate to OpenAI’s nonprofit.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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But Ryall coaxed Byrne to be a guest at a Star Trek convention, as the duo had worked on Trek books together at IDW.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Two innings later, Tolzien coaxed a walk on eight pitches.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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The statement followed an Instagram Stories post in which Gomez congratulated the Knicks for their 107-106 victory over the Spurs after trailing by 29 points at one point in the game.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Riquelme congratulated Pérez and accepted the result.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, simultaneously worshipped as a junk food treat and a reliable staple for millions of people around the world.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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For decades your homepage was the front door, and brands worshipped Google to be found.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Endeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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