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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 endears
This endears it to the White House, even though the current German government has sharply curtailed immigration.
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Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
When Jon and Marjorie talk without Tess present, there’s a trace of conspiracy that both endears us to them and elicits our sympathy for poor, fraught Tess.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Van Dyke's undeniable charisma is what endears him to audiences, Danson noted.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
This is the Opry that endears itself to the artists who play it.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
But his unconventional and physical style of play as a 6-foot-2, 235-pound quarterback is what endears him to them on the field.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Their rugged endurance is what endears Jeeps to car-lovers with a sense of history and who appreciate the significance of a vehicle that defined an indefatigable generation.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
His gregarious personality endears him well enough to an ample personal community, starting with his daughter, Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
When Jon and Marjorie talk without Tess present, there’s a trace of conspiracy that both endears us to them and elicits our sympathy for poor, fraught Tess.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Van Dyke's undeniable charisma is what endears him to audiences, Danson noted.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
This is the Opry that endears itself to the artists who play it.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
But his unconventional and physical style of play as a 6-foot-2, 235-pound quarterback is what endears him to them on the field.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Their rugged endurance is what endears Jeeps to car-lovers with a sense of history and who appreciate the significance of a vehicle that defined an indefatigable generation.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
His gregarious personality endears him well enough to an ample personal community, starting with his daughter, Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endears
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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After all, the way FanDuel coaxes a prediction customer onto its online sportsbook or icasino will look very different from Robinhood working to persuade a predictions trader to try trading equities.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
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Whether wasted out of her mind after Hedda Gabler (Tessa Thompson) coaxes Hoss’ imperious literature professor off the wagon, or a sobbing, heaving wreck of herself when the pages of her latest book go missing at a 1950s mansion party.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Nov. 2025
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On the communication system that reaches everyone, Krispel congratulates cast and crew on a good show, reminds them that curtain is at 7 tomorrow, asks them to drive safely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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New to Xcel is Celebrity’s first-ever Hydra Room, a warm, bubbling pool with massaging jets and heated lounge chairs, that compliments the Thermal Suite’s other therapeutic experiences, including steam and an ocean view sauna.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Tina sings lines about Cécred's Restoring Hair & Edge Drops and Nourishing Hair Oil, before hairstylist David Lopez compliments her vocals.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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After Polly ingratiates herself within the Morales family, Caitlyn starts noticing some disturbing behaviors.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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My favorite is the Glasting Color Gloss, which has a reflective shine, a weightless feel, and long-lasting color that flatters everyone and makes everyone an evangelist for the line.—
Charlotte Cho,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2026
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The structural silhouette of the Bridge Boot has a subtle triangular line of design that flatters the leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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In one of the most harrowing scenes in the movie, a drunken Douglas Springsteen cajoles a young Bruce into a bedroom slapping game that begins to border on genuine physical abuse.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Endears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endears. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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