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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 two made for a likable if unlikely pair of friends.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
That was his mantra the entire season, a pledge filled with the respectful humility that framed his image into that of a likable kid who was just here to hoop.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Ashley Nicholas As a Black woman, Ashely Nicholas felt her hair was the key to getting jobs and becoming likable in society.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
His very likable Melo Movie character was a far cry from Han-wool.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
That was his mantra the entire season, a pledge filled with the respectful humility that framed his image into that of a likable kid who was just here to hoop.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Ashley Nicholas As a Black woman, Ashely Nicholas felt her hair was the key to getting jobs and becoming likable in society.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
His very likable Melo Movie character was a far cry from Han-wool.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for likable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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That has to be an attractive thing to keep players and to acquire players as well.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Díaz notes that family and animation titles are increasingly attractive not just in Europe but in Latin America and other territories where independent animation has proven box-office potential.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The ensemble pic led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan fell a respectable 55 percent from its opening weekend, compared to an average decline of 57 percent for a title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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These are respectable numbers for a half-ton pickup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Called the Grand Ole Opry Camel Caravan, the troupe appeared exclusively for military members at bases throughout the U.S. and Central America during the summer of 1941, charming soldiers with toe-tapping hillbilly music and comedy from Minnie Pearl.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With charming Old-World looks trending across fashion and interiors, this prediction comes as no surprise.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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On Tuesday, May 20, the 59-year-old model shared some sweet family photos on Instagram from her daughter Rowan's graduation from Wake Forest University.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The introduction of an additional thread about Roger and Nina’s relationship is sweet, but doesn’t have much time to develop, which only highlights how underused Ejiofor and Kellyman are.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Flavors of light red fruit, cherry tart and sparking acidity with a lovely finish and pronounced length.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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After admiring this lovely beer, savor the herbal, yeasty aromas, Champagne-like bubbles, a malt-forward body and splashes of lime and pineapple on the finish.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Over the years, my siblings and friends blessed me with six more adorable kids to shower with love.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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For Gen Z Colleague By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A Generation Z woman has implored people to make friends with their senior co-workers, after revealing the adorable gesture her boomer colleague does for her every day.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The Edge's stabilization does an admirable job steadying the 8K footage, though 4K video looks even more stable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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In many ways, that is admirable, but to catch Barcelona, Chelsea probably require a superstar or two.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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The property has beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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