as in to commend
to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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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 endear
Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
The Muppet Show has endeared a solid audience since its premiere on February 4, delivering nearly 8M total viewers within eight days of multi-platform viewing across ABC and Disney+, Disney said Friday.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Pokémon Rivals and Photography Partners What makes Garrett and Kim even more endearing is how normal their downtime sounds.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Billy’s endearing in that way, and Pam becomes our eyes into his world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
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Verb
That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
The Muppet Show has endeared a solid audience since its premiere on February 4, delivering nearly 8M total viewers within eight days of multi-platform viewing across ABC and Disney+, Disney said Friday.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
As much is clear in the vivid animation, layered jokes, and peculiar fixations — an endearing combination that heightens what could’ve been a forgettable series.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Pokémon Rivals and Photography Partners What makes Garrett and Kim even more endearing is how normal their downtime sounds.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Many of Morford’s oddball-but-endearing design details—the spider-legged paper lanterns by the bed, the framed Yoshitaka Echizenya artworks above the bathtubs—were eschewed for a look that played things a little safer.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Billy’s endearing in that way, and Pam becomes our eyes into his world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
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Whoa, that’s adorable and important.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Customers who weren’t able to get a pastel-colored tote last year are over the moon about having another shot at these adorable little bags.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Raglan is a charming surf town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island where the vibes are laidback and friendly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are also charming men, if that’s your thing.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nia DaCosta is in that scene, who’s an old dear friend of mine and also an old dear friend of Mickey and Konrad’s.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is very much possible, dear reader.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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And for a sweet trip down memory lane, hit up the stalls dishing out nostalgic treats like candy and coconut wraps, Ding Ding candy, and dragon's beard candy.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Merrill’s balance through the swing and bat-to-ball skill placed him in the top 1% and 14%, respectively, in launch-angle sweet-spot percentage and expected slugging percentage last year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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