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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
Frank would often talk about it in his press conferences, which only endeared him to the supporters even more. Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2025 Her infectious personality and humor have also endeared her to a wider audience outside the game. Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
The on-screen chemistry between Astrid and Hiccup is quite endearing. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025 That teacher who was on your case for months suddenly seems endearing. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 May 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
  • Jack, whose back was turned to the camera, wore an adorable mini Toronto Maple Leafs jersey — a nod to his dad's favorite home team.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • Destry Spielberg thanks members of her clan in the credits, including someone film lovers might not know: Chicken Spielberg, an adorable Irish setter/poodle mix.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • She was born on February 1, 1971, to a large family and grew up in Guanajuato, whose historic center is a charming former silver mining town with colonial architecture and colorful, blocky houses stacked like Legos on the dramatic hillside.
    Rebecca Grant June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
  • To-be-weds can exchange vows in one of the islands’ hundreds of charming chapels or on cliffsides with views of the gorgeous blue Mediterranean.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • For Decker, being able to create something with a dear friend has been really rewarding.
    Alex Ross, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • Lenox lives in Mayfair, next door to his dearest friend, a widow in her early thirties.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • Recipients now can use food stamps to buy candies, cakes, cookies, other sweet treats, sodas, sugary drinks, ice cream and myriad other sugar-laden desserts and drinks.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025

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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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