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endearing

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adjective

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endearing

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verb (2)

present participle of endear

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endear
Verb
Audacious, unparalleled honesty proves endearing At numerous points during the show, Ballerini appeared to be wearing her coat of unparalleled honesty like an empress in new clothes. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 But Screech's frequent visits to Spindler's home — not to mention her warmth and cuddles — endeared her. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
Last summer, Cranston shared a series of scenic photos of their trip to Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, including this endearing pic of the pair sitting on a train. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 8 July 2025 But his resilience and willingness to stay were his endearing legacy to his coaching staff. Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 6 July 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 endear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
  • Start In Downtown Lake Placid What was once a town that showed its years is now a reborn, adorable, pedestrian-friendly draw for visitors.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
  • The results are occasionally adorable: This is a film in which our heroes have to rattle around in a spaceship, Interstellar style, to travel through a wormhole, while other characters can traverse the far reaches of the universe with a surfboard.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Deep in the heart of Bakewell’s cobbled town square stands The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, inside a charming 17th-century stone building, once owned by the Duke of Rutland.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The show sees a group of charming young islanders arrive in Mallorca, Spain, to find love.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 July 2025
  • If Snyder – or you, my dear reader – wants the most family-friendly state, the rankings say move to Iowa.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Savor local dining and brews Cadillac boasts restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream stores and bakeries selling a variety of cuisines, beverages, alcoholic spirits and sweet treats.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
  • Wesley marked the celebratory moment by sharing a sweet photograph of himself and Kuckenburg on his Instagram Stories.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 July 2025

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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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