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Recent Examples of likability
Effective leaders cultivate both likability and respect, understanding that trust is the essential glue for sustainable leadership and team loyalty, especially during challenging times.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His likability proved to be his downfall.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The survey shows Mamdani has a significant advantage in likability.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His likability proved to be his downfall.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The survey shows Mamdani has a significant advantage in likability.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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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Forced by competition and driven by profit Despite the warnings, the attractiveness of higher returns remains powerful, particularly for insurers and pension managers facing long-term liabilities.—
Ganesh Rao,Karen Tso,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But genuine thoughtfulness—the kind that comes naturally?—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Sep. 2025
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The thoughtfulness of the design should come as no surprise consider the property’s name; hygge is a Danish word that loosely translates to the art of building a warm, welcoming sanctuary.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The clearest firebrand of the group is Suzanne (Mia Barron), whose patronizing politeness will eventually give way to rage once her views are challenged.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The poster themselves shared their belief in the power of politeness.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 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
Noun
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To Washington, a beard made a man look unkempt and slovenly, masking the higher emotions that civility required.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Eisgruber also believes that speech should conform to norms of civility.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the comity their leaders displayed for the cameras, however, India and China still have serious differences.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump is also challenging Johnson’s pleas for comity.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jean performed cheeriness after the waitress left with their order, raising her voice over the music and talking ceaselessly, asking Sylvester about his senior schedule and teasing him about his new Nelly style.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The recommendation will now go to the Louisville Metro Council for its consideration.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Things to Consider While Ezekiel bread is a healthy bread choice, there are some considerations to take into account for certain people.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Likability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likability. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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