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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
The company got a boost from the Covid-19 pandemic and has tried to build on that momentum by investing in artificial intelligence, a decision that has endeared it to shareholders.
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Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
There was no doubt the big all-Japanese fight had endeared fans to both the skills and personalities of the boxers.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Varland endeared himself to the fanbase with his electric stuff and habit of barking at teammates, cameras and anyone in sight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
From eating hot dogs in Hyde Park to dancing with a Hollywood heartthrob, the royals have endeared themselves to the American people.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But Sikich said Kirsten also endeared herself to her peers and staff.
—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
Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
There was no doubt the big all-Japanese fight had endeared fans to both the skills and personalities of the boxers.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Varland endeared himself to the fanbase with his electric stuff and habit of barking at teammates, cameras and anyone in sight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
From eating hot dogs in Hyde Park to dancing with a Hollywood heartthrob, the royals have endeared themselves to the American people.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But Sikich said Kirsten also endeared herself to her peers and staff.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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Does all kale need to be massaged?—
Zoe Denenberg,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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In 2024, he was commended for making 43 such arrests.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Supervisor Jim Desmond must be commended for making fire preparedness a top priority.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His secondary stuff has complimented his fastball.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Willard complimented that pair with a handful of high-scoring mid-major guards.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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By summer 2024, Ferro – who had already stolen more than $5 million of bitcoin from a victim in Texas, according to the department – had ingratiated himself with racketeering ring leaders and offered his residential burglary services for future ring operations.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 May 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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Aside from its rich taste coaxed in fruity olive oil, a tin is often less than four bucks.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Skins contain fine roots—just like beets and carrots do—that can be coaxed into producing slips which are sweet potato seedlings that produce a crop.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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Other commenters praised Shepard for genuinely prioritizing Bell's desires on the holiday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Postecoglou memorably praised them after Bergvall scored in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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She was congratulated by Larson after the announcement at Goodwin University in East Hartford.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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John Kehriotis, a Kings minority owner, sat next to him and congratulated him.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As journalist Margot Adler has shown, some neo-pagans believe that ancient societies that worshipped mother deities were more peaceful than cultures with patriarchal religious traditions.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and in 1977, the state built an obelisk on the church’s grounds to honor Benjamin Banneker, a naturalist and mathematician who reportedly worshipped at the church during the early 1800s.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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