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also loveable
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Recent Examples of lovable
Use foul language, litter, or cut a line, and in a matter of seconds someone’s lovable grandmother would be furiously tearing into the offender until amends were made.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Farewell to the search for Prince Charming—the term takes its name from Shrek, the lovable ogre from children’s literature (and Dreamworks Animation).
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Jessica Scemama,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Diesel has since appeared in sequels of Pitch Black and XXX and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the voice of Guardians of the Galaxy's lovable tree-man Groot.
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Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Its back nine is carved into an old shale quarry – several of the holes are quirky but in a lovable way – and its final holes finish right on the edge of Little Traverse Bay.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Farewell to the search for Prince Charming—the term takes its name from Shrek, the lovable ogre from children’s literature (and Dreamworks Animation).
—
Jessica Scemama,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Diesel has since appeared in sequels of Pitch Black and XXX and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the voice of Guardians of the Galaxy's lovable tree-man Groot.
—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Its back nine is carved into an old shale quarry – several of the holes are quirky but in a lovable way – and its final holes finish right on the edge of Little Traverse Bay.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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Its adorable striped pattern nods to a nautical, warm-weather aesthetic.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
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My dear friend is no doubt about to blow our collective mind with Digger.
Adjective
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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