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or likeable
as in loved
easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities
Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
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Recent Examples of likable
The Ineos Grenadier is a likable competitor to trucks like the G-Wagen but also a strange one that forges its own path, with many a special edition accentuating its premise.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Earnest and likable but never quite enough to make Simon a proper person, Markiplier’s performance compounds that problem.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Easygoing, likeable and consistent, Walter’s now has four cheerful, sports-friendly locations, three in Denver and one in Littleton.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Across six episodes, the likable duo tangle with an array of powerful rival lords.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Earnest and likable but never quite enough to make Simon a proper person, Markiplier’s performance compounds that problem.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Easygoing, likeable and consistent, Walter’s now has four cheerful, sports-friendly locations, three in Denver and one in Littleton.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Across six episodes, the likable duo tangle with an array of powerful rival lords.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
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In 1980 in the waning days of White rule, Bobo is torn between her mother (Davidtz), determined to keep loved ones and their farm safe, and her Black friends wanting to reclaim their land.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Amazon is packed with Travel + Leisure–loved luggage from Samsonite, chic and durable styles from Delsey Paris, and even multi-piece luggage sets worth snagging now for upcoming travel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hyacinths with attractive pink, purple or white flowers and a sweet fragrance need more cold than Florida can provide to rebloom.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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That said, Bailey has put together a respectable season at a very young age.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Johnny Cash played Folsom Prison when respectable artists wouldn’t go near convicts.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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The charming boutique hotel opened in 2009, and is home to two beautiful restaurants.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Start by checking into the 12-key Washington School House Hotel, a charming boutique property that puts you within walking distance of the best shopping and eating on Main Street.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mandarins Mandarins, including clementines and tangerines, are smaller, sweeter, and easier to peel than regular oranges.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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Search The Outside Podcast on YouTube to enjoy these lovely chitchats with lovely faces to boot.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Feb. 2026
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Just this lovely estate where [Queen Elizabeth II] can freely roam everywhere.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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This sheet mask set from K-beauty brand Tonymoly has earned over 5,000 five-star ratings thanks to its adorable packaging, skin-loving formulas, and actual efficacy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ playful Lucky Animals collection originally debuted in 2017 and has since grown with new additions of adorable critters.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her admirable conservation efforts dovetail with Nada’s coming-of-age, as the young girl understandably begins to dream of bigger things even as her mother does everything in her power to keep their world charmingly small.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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Despite many admirable attempts, the owl’s vibes were unmatched.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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