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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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as in massaging
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 endearing
Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
YouTube, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Prime Video The Lion of Judah is an endearing tale that chronicles the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
In an entertainment career spanning more than 50 years, O'Hara excelled in playing characters who were cartoonishly larger than life but recognizably human, theatrically vain but ultimately endearing.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Her father’s dinner-table stories about cartels and his reaction to her character smoking cigarettes became some of the film’s most endearing moments.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
YouTube, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Prime Video The Lion of Judah is an endearing tale that chronicles the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
But for all their aspirations to be a Canadian Bill and Ted, this duo lacks the lovability factor that Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter brought to those endearing characters.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
In an entertainment career spanning more than 50 years, O'Hara excelled in playing characters who were cartoonishly larger than life but recognizably human, theatrically vain but ultimately endearing.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
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Brook, meanwhile, is just a stylish and musically gifted member of a similarly musically inclined pirate crew who loves singing a sea shanty to an adorable little whale.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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These adorable dish towels are perfect for the holiday, sporting shades of green and a few cute slogans to get you in the spirit.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Built around a natural mineral spring, tourists have been flocking to this charming retreat for years.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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His charming Indiana State team – led by the bespectacled and beloved cult hero Robbie Avila, better known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar – won 28 games in the regular-season, and the Missouri Valley crown.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Front-row seats offer 30-way adjustability and massaging capabilities.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Purifying shampoo, nourishing conditioner and scalp-massaging brush are also available to enhance your routine for your healthiest hair.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately for both the president himself and his acolytes who bought into the coin, though, it’s been on a downward trajectory that mirrors their dear leader’s approval ratings ever since.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
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Not in 35 or so years of being dear friends.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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When ingratiating yourself with a new fanbase, scoring a hat-trick in the north London derby against Arsenal’s bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur helps no end.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But zookeepers are positive that Punch is slowly ingratiating himself in the group, and are encouraging his fans to keep their spirits up.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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This sweet, 3-year-old calico was found as a stray during a snowstorm and has been all about warm hearts ever since.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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End the tour with the sweet saltiness of fudge of a Findlay Market cookie.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement commending authorities for arresting the former prince.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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The key here is to wear a statement shoe, like the ruby red ones here, that keep the whole outfit interesting while complimenting the shorter hemline of your bottoms.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Inside the Accent Duel The clip opens with SNL castmembers Marcello Hernandez and Ashley Padilla complimenting Storrie on Heated Rivalry, the series that has become a streaming phenomenon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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