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
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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In the same post, the actress also shared this endearing pic of Morgan getting some cuddles with George.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
This slogan for Lay’s potato chips seemed endearing in mid-20th-century America, before the rise of the obesity epidemic.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
At first, this relatability makes the otherwise insufferable Underground Man come across as comical, even endearing.
—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
Adjective
Joel Polis and Jill Remez are gruff but endearing as Sarah’s set-in-their-ways parents.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In the same post, the actress also shared this endearing pic of Morgan getting some cuddles with George.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Spaeny and Melton, who are both speedy up-and-comers in Hollywood, are endearing and talented; their performances here provide ample evidence for their meteoric rise.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
This slogan for Lay’s potato chips seemed endearing in mid-20th-century America, before the rise of the obesity epidemic.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endear
Adjective
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The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Hop on over to neighboring Mad Martha’s for ice cream, Murdick’s for fudge, and the adorable Edgartown Books for beach reads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Just a couple blocks off the eastern end of Montauk’s main drag, Marram is walking distance from charming local eateries (like Joni’s, for breakfast), surfboard rentals over at Sunset Surf Shack, and fresh brews at Montauk Brewing Company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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There’s Lewis Pullman, continuing to work his own dad’s charming everyman appeal.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Big Bear Valley's beloved baby eagles finally have names – and one moniker is a tribute to a dear friend of the nonprofit.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Izaiah is sweet, funny, and incredibly thoughtful, often bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the people around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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