Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing (to)
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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 -
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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Cooked with cabbage, celery, onions, and sausage, this old-school recipe comes together in 35 minutes and makes for comforting dish this season.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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White amber and musk cocoon you in a close, comforting scent bubble.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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The story’s correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi accused CBS News management of placating the White House, turning the decision into a public relations fiasco for the network.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since 2013, the Teatro Real has been led by the Catalan impresario Joan Matabosch, who has a flair for balancing progressive ideas against conservative tastes while placating political overseers.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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But, arguably, many of them have been accomplished by appeasing the concerns of the massive and powerful voting bloc of homeowners.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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The smooth Italian leather looks buttery and luxurious, while the simplicity of the silhouette is appeasing my favorite sleek, clean aesthetic.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even if Project Hail Mary at times leans into the sentiment to an almost saccharine degree, the movie’s natural sweetness is disarming.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the moment, Netanyahu is pursuing an all-out military solution to disarming Hezbollah and eschewing any short-term diplomatic off-ramp.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Multiple people compared the snakes to weighted blankets, providing a firm, calming pressure.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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One popular way to do this is to add a calming activity to your nightly wind-down routine.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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That transformed the industry by giving it a clear American base — and by pacifying agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission that had been, under Biden, openly hostile.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rather than unifying and pacifying a populace, this kind of media encouraged idiosyncratic, extreme views.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Endearing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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