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Recent Examples of likability
To better preserve their likability, the film seems to want to situate Penny Jo and Lefty on the periphery of most of the truly violent action, but there are early hints, in the best noir tradition, that neither character will get away spiritually clean.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
That likability should help appease an employee base which has become shell-shocked with cuts and layoffs over decades of mergers.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
These photos increase perceptions of competence, likability, and influence.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
On the far other end of the likability spectrum, Blenkin is marvelously repulsive as Boy Kavalier, whose arrogance might be more toxic even than xenomorph blood.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
That likability should help appease an employee base which has become shell-shocked with cuts and layoffs over decades of mergers.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
These photos increase perceptions of competence, likability, and influence.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
On the far other end of the likability spectrum, Blenkin is marvelously repulsive as Boy Kavalier, whose arrogance might be more toxic even than xenomorph blood.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likability
Noun
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That means women on average tend to contact men who are perceived to be slightly less or roughly the same as them in terms of desirability and attractiveness, which signals a cautious approach.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Customizing your application to reflect what excites you about the accelerator shows thoughtfulness and intent.—
Hinza Asif,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This left TikTok viewers applauding him for his thoughtfulness in saving cake for the rest of the family.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The poster themselves shared their belief in the power of politeness.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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While the wife’s new friendship may have started innocently, the man felt compelled to put his family’s comfort above politeness.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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His leadership is rooted in a commitment to service, an insistence on civility and a passion for promoting the public interest.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Ortberg has called for a return to civility, respect and openness as Boeing recovers from years of crisis, including whistleblower accounts of vindictive managers.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
25 Aug. 2025
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The comity on school spending, however, shuns a debate that California’s politicians should be having — what to do about the system’s chronically subpar academic achievement.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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No private person’s natural rights could trump those of the community: preserving peace, order, and comity.—
Fara Dabhoiwala,
Harpers Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Johnson’s dishonesty doesn’t even take into consideration the carnage from the homicides of yesteryear in the Windy City.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Likability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likability. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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