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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
But Sikich said Kirsten also endeared herself to her peers and staff.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Moody has long been a player that coach Steve Kerr has praised for his steady demeanor, something that has endeared Moody to coaching staff and teammates alike.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Her high-energy, soulful, DJ set and vocal performance brought the house down and instantly endeared her to the Treefort team and faithful.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
The approach has endeared the ACC to young people who otherwise might not join a conservative group or participate in political organizing at all.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
This spikiness is an intrinsic part of Paul’s personality, one that endeared her to millions.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The frontrunner is considered Utah State coach Jerrod Calhoun, who took the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament last season, coaxed them to the Mountain West regular-season title and is a former assistant to Bob Huggins — who endeared himself to K-State fans in just one season in Manhattan.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Moody has long been a player that coach Steve Kerr has praised for his steady demeanor, something that has endeared Moody to coaching staff and teammates alike.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Her high-energy, soulful, DJ set and vocal performance brought the house down and instantly endeared her to the Treefort team and faithful.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
The approach has endeared the ACC to young people who otherwise might not join a conservative group or participate in political organizing at all.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
This spikiness is an intrinsic part of Paul’s personality, one that endeared her to millions.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The frontrunner is considered Utah State coach Jerrod Calhoun, who took the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament last season, coaxed them to the Mountain West regular-season title and is a former assistant to Bob Huggins — who endeared himself to K-State fans in just one season in Manhattan.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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Davidson said four staff members massaged about two gallons of canola oil onto Elmer for seven hours while feeding him occasionally.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If previous records massaged her hedonism into silky, professional-grade pop, the sound on WOR$T GIRL is all sinew and scrap metal, a leaner and meaner vehicle for acting out.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman commended the pilot for the mission, Victor Glover, for his composure during the reentry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Despite how difficult sitting through the case was, the jurors commended Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez for her fairness — and lead prosecutor Abbe Rifkin for fighting so hard for Quatisha.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her 26-year-old daughter, meanwhile, complimented her mom’s look in a black gown.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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As a final touch, Blanchett wore rosy blush and glossy pink lipstick, and switched up the texture of her bob with some soft, beachy waves that beautifully complimented the venue's vernal theme.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 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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Larry ingratiated himself with Talia's roommates and friends, cooking and ordering elaborate meals and having deep conversations with them.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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For much of the 20th century, coffee in the United States was cheap and almost forgettable, either instant granules dissolved in hot water or weak brews coaxed from percolators.—
Nick El Hajj,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Short has previously praised his Oscar-winning costar for her demeanor on set, sharing what might surprise fans most about working with her.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The director praised the major American distributor at length while speaking alongside producing partner Emilie Lesclaux at this year’s Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network Meeting, held in their hometown of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated the election winner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated Radev.—
Veselin Toshkov,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For nearly three decades, Muslims have worshiped at that 1,200-square-foot home on Bush Street without incident.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Romans worshipped power and dominance.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Endeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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