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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
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
But based on the enormous popularity of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debut season earlier this year, this new prequel — and its endearing heroes, Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) — could give the feuding Targaryens a run for their money.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
In several flashback scenes, the twins share endearing sibling chemistry, but the present-day Sebastian gives off a disturbing, uncanny vibe.
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Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
But based on the enormous popularity of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debut season earlier this year, this new prequel — and its endearing heroes, Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) — could give the feuding Targaryens a run for their money.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Verb
At first, this relatability makes the otherwise insufferable Underground Man come across as comical, even endearing.
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Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
In several flashback scenes, the twins share endearing sibling chemistry, but the present-day Sebastian gives off a disturbing, uncanny vibe.
—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
Adjective
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Its adorable striped pattern nods to a nautical, warm-weather aesthetic.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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For a spa-like retreat, consider a home sauna or a massaging showerhead.
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What makes lemon peels so beneficial is their acidic oils; agitate the peels by rolling, chopping, and massaging them before adding to your soil to extract as many benefits as possible.
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After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
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My dear friend is no doubt about to blow our collective mind with Digger.
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Many subscribers to the old model had become attached to its warm, enthusiastically agreeable tone and complained at the loss of their ingratiating robotic companion.
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But the meetings were also about Döpfner ingratiating himself to the right-of-center political leaders that make up some of the UK broadsheet’s audience (and source base).
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
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Maybe someone is complimenting (or flirting with you) publicly, but controlling you behind the scenes.
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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