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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
But let Stephen Adly Guirgis’s play introduce itself on its own terms, with its firm, enthusiastic handshake and garrulous demeanor (Guirgis has never been a playwright of few words), and the experience quickly endears itself.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Though he’s only contracted to be at Rockin’ Grandma’s for a week, Anthony quickly endears himself to his newfound colleagues and the audience.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
This is what endears Harvey to teammates like Steele, who also runs a business, Nova Sites, which builds websites, with fellow seniors Carson Loughlin and Ethan Brock.
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Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
There’s an obvious selflessness with Lehkonen that endears him to teammates and fans alike.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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
Van Dyke's undeniable charisma is what endears him to audiences, Danson noted.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
This is the Opry that endears itself to the artists who play it.
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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.
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Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Though he’s only contracted to be at Rockin’ Grandma’s for a week, Anthony quickly endears himself to his newfound colleagues and the audience.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
This is what endears Harvey to teammates like Steele, who also runs a business, Nova Sites, which builds websites, with fellow seniors Carson Loughlin and Ethan Brock.
—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
There’s an obvious selflessness with Lehkonen that endears him to teammates and fans alike.
—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
This endears it to the White House, even though the current German government has sharply curtailed immigration.
—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endears
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Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
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Miss Manners commends you for not being one of them.
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The center also has hydrotherapy chairs where athletes can lie as a jet of water, similar but much stronger than the jets in a jacuzzi, massages them.
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In a viral video shared on Instagram last Sunday under the username @whiskeytoller, the gray kitty can be seen hanging around his brother, Oakley, as his mom massages the injured area, doing his best to show his love and support.
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The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.
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In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.
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This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.
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Trump congratulates the Swanson family.
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The report compliments the department for its training on policies regarding use of force, accountability and officer conduct.
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This approach compliments the story.
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In a matter of days, Adam ingratiates himself with each member of the Tanner clan.
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After Polly ingratiates herself within the Morales family, Caitlyn starts noticing some disturbing behaviors.
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Looking for a diamond that flatters your hand?
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The new status symbol in wellness isn’t six-pack abs, a cold plunge, or a biological age score that flatters the ego.
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Emily cajoles Sylvie into a meeting with Nico and Marcello.
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Guardiola, usually a manager who passionately cajoles his players on the sidelines, cut a far more demure figure in the second half.
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“Endears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endears. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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