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verb

present participle of endear

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endearing
Adjective
His Charles is endearing but also lined with sadness. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 The logic behind this plan doesn’t completely hold up, but the execution leads to an entertaining and endearing coming-of-age drama. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
There’s solid physical comedy, clever quips, and endearing family bonding — and Meester isn’t the only actor capable of delivering them. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025 Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing. Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endearing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
Adjective
  • The PJs are available in five styles overall, including an adorable strawberry print and striped pattern.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Watch the video below, where the New Zealand rockers forage in blue raincoats and encounter some adorable cows.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.
    Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Those who grew up with them often have dear memories of baking and eating them with family.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Then, Lohan smiles, unknowingly recreating a version of that photo Ganatra holds so dear as a reminder of the love that went into their Freakier adventure.
    EW.com, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.
    Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • What good is a data-sharing collaboration where no one (at least without coaxing) wants to share data?
    Dhiraj Bhat, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Tech companies are slowly but surely coaxing filmmakers into tinkering with their AI tools.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024

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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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