as in worshiped
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of endeared
So how does someone with Cryer’s pedigree, and the intangibles that have endeared him to the older Warriors players not even get an invitation to the G League combine?
—
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
That blend has endeared Weiss to readers and power players in Los Angeles, where her friendship with A-List celebrities and media moguls has been well documented.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
His approach as broker endeared him to both Charles and Diana, winning the trust of the warring parties, in itself a monumental feat.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This mix has endeared him to an audience of mostly teenage and 20-something girls who were screaming every word back to him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
His influence with younger conservatives helped Trump secure his presidency, which endeared the conservative activist to the president.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Iverson’s magnetic personality and fierce competitive spirit endeared him to fans, teammates, and opposing players alike.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
While her husband, Prince Ludwig was a notorious philanderer, Therese endeared herself to the citizens of Bavaria, and the site of the wedding was renamed Theresienwiese in her honor.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Her voice in the essays is sly and irreverent, knowing and persuasive—all qualities that endeared her to readers, despite her often excessively Manichean tone.
—Anderson Tepper, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
That blend has endeared Weiss to readers and power players in Los Angeles, where her friendship with A-List celebrities and media moguls has been well documented.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
His approach as broker endeared him to both Charles and Diana, winning the trust of the warring parties, in itself a monumental feat.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This mix has endeared him to an audience of mostly teenage and 20-something girls who were screaming every word back to him.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
His influence with younger conservatives helped Trump secure his presidency, which endeared the conservative activist to the president.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Iverson’s magnetic personality and fierce competitive spirit endeared him to fans, teammates, and opposing players alike.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
While her husband, Prince Ludwig was a notorious philanderer, Therese endeared herself to the citizens of Bavaria, and the site of the wedding was renamed Theresienwiese in her honor.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Her voice in the essays is sly and irreverent, knowing and persuasive—all qualities that endeared her to readers, despite her often excessively Manichean tone.
—Anderson Tepper, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
Verb
-
Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
There was a time when Chiles would have been commended for her service.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
-
Stern later commended Winfrey's charitable work elsewhere in the episode.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Another opportunity for a small reward – usually just $1 – came whenever someone complimented their behavior at restaurants.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
-
The classic tonal gray makeup is complimented by black-and-gray and white-and-silver colorways, each of which are available now in select sizing from New Balance’s e-commerce store.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
Though Devil in Disguise does depict some of Gacy’s murders in bloody and brutal fashion, the sequences don’t linger on the trauma, instead spending more time on how Gacy ingratiated himself with the police and played off the era’s homophobia.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
Trier has coaxed career-defining performances from both his stars.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
West, in an interview, congratulated Dokes on her decision to run and welcomed her to the race.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
-
The Democratic National Committee congratulated Mamdani on his win but is hardly sending resources to a race that has drawn annoyance from the typical raft of consultants still trying to figure out what, exactly, the party can sell in the next cycle.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Petite shoppers have also praised it.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The new construction and shape was nearly unanimously praised, although many fans took issue with the style’s limited availability.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Sanskrit speakers worshipped Dyaus Pitr, or Sky Father.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Hermes Trismegistus was the god of the occult and magic, worshipped by the ancient Greeks in the Ptolemaic Kingdom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Endeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share