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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
Ferrell is an eminently likable performer whose many characters, from Ricky Bobby to Ron Burgundy, have become part of our cultural lexicon.
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Samantha Allen, Them, 12 Sep. 2024
Many likable leaders have walked onto the NFL stage and been wiped right off because of an inability to regularly meet the moment on game day.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
The show was likable enough (despite some weak sequences) and a winner in the ratings: Obi-Wan Kenobi opened to 1.03 billion minutes of viewing, according to Nielsen — even bigger than Mando season three’s opening of 823 million — and concluded with a strong 860 million for its finale.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Hahn is hilarious, which makes her likable good company, whatever her shenanigans or cutting remarks.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
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Samantha Allen, Them, 12 Sep. 2024
Many likable leaders have walked onto the NFL stage and been wiped right off because of an inability to regularly meet the moment on game day.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
The show was likable enough (despite some weak sequences) and a winner in the ratings: Obi-Wan Kenobi opened to 1.03 billion minutes of viewing, according to Nielsen — even bigger than Mando season three’s opening of 823 million — and concluded with a strong 860 million for its finale.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Hahn is hilarious, which makes her likable good company, whatever her shenanigans or cutting remarks.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
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This is one reason leeward ridges are so attractive to deer.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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The cartoon game will run on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+, the latest attempt by ESPN to devise new sports formats that are more attractive to young children and their families, perhaps, than the real thing.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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While cinephiles shudder to learn the opinions of their favorite French actors, Irish stars are assumed to have respectable politics by default.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Reviewer Mark Knapp rated a very similar Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 exceptionally well, noting its premium build quality and respectable performance for the price.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings.Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Grande, 32, recently shared a sweet moment with her boyfriend and grandmother.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting.Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Social media users can't get enough of their adorable antics, leading to more than 17.9 million views and 2.3 million likes on the TikTok video so far.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because lawfare has shaken the foundations that hold society together, Eastwood’s ambivalence toward social criticism in his best recent films is admirable, but this is not necessarily a method for great moviemaking.Armond White, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aspirational thinking is healthy and admirable, but not in all cases.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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That book centers on Quasimodo, the cathedral's bell-ringer, and Esmeralda, a kind and beautiful street dancer.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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But unlike some of the other beautiful countertop soda makers (looking at you Aarke) the Philips is actually quite affordable.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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