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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
Season 2 is set in 1994, with senior year of high school underway for Ted the foul-mouthed teddy bear and the likable but awkward John.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
In the Ellis interview, Tarantino disparaged several veteran actors typically considered to be among the more professional, talented, and likable in the industry.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Zack King is a standout with his likable, naturalistic performance as Leo, the smartest, most mature and selfless member of the friend group.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Wood is one of the nicest and most good-natured people in the game, an affable and hugely likeable north-easterner with nothing of the mean and nasty traits supposedly inherent in fast bowlers.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
In the Ellis interview, Tarantino disparaged several veteran actors typically considered to be among the more professional, talented, and likable in the industry.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Zack King is a standout with his likable, naturalistic performance as Leo, the smartest, most mature and selfless member of the friend group.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Wood is one of the nicest and most good-natured people in the game, an affable and hugely likeable north-easterner with nothing of the mean and nasty traits supposedly inherent in fast bowlers.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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The man says his loved one was pro-government.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Families with loved ones in prison gathered for a third consecutive day Saturday outside prisons in Caracas and other communities, hoping to learn of a possible release.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But after a transfer of ownership and a revamp of the voting body, the Golden Globes TV awards have gotten positively respectable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rookie Andres Borregales made 27 of 32 attempts, a respectable mark.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Slimmer and more self-assured now, dressed in suits and a tie, always charming and polite, Ramírez made more of an impression when accompanying his mother to diplomatic functions on the Latin American cocktail circuit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sir Idris Elba flashes his charming smile while visiting the Graham Norton Show, at BBC Studioworks in London.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a now-viral TikTok, Shelby Wold, a 32-year-old mom of two, shared her daughter Lenna's sweet reaction to the first kiss she's ever received from her 2-year-old brother Theo.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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And as a kiss on this bridge would have been nice, the kiss a year later was so much sweeter.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Originally built as a carriage road during the 1880s, the long and winding road takes you from downtown Hot Springs (just off Central Avenue at the end of Fountain Street) to a lovely picnic area and overlook featuring a historic pagoda that dates back to the early 1900s.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some of my favorites include these knee-high black suede boots that would look sleek worn with a midi skirt or dress and an adorable pair of Ugg olive-green rain boots that come with a removable wool sock.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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This adorable $20 dish towel features the fan-favorite Courtly Check pattern and a bold bee design that are bound to make a statement in your kitchen.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The state tried to incorporate as many voices as possible, which is admirable in some ways, but diluted rural hospitals’ message, Stansbury said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Her latest New York outing proves exactly why her refined personal style is so admirable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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