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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
Dermot Mulroney appears in a surprise role that doubles as a predictable but enjoyable soap opera reveal, and the opening scene deftly introduces Cyler’s Wazi as a lovable underdog.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
Kirby media Kirby not only appears in video games, but his lovable face can be seen in all sorts of media.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Bell's co-star Adam Brody is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for his portrayal of lovable rabbi Noah.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
This adds a whole new element to raising and playing with these lovable creatures.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lovable
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
Kirby media Kirby not only appears in video games, but his lovable face can be seen in all sorts of media.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Bell's co-star Adam Brody is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for his portrayal of lovable rabbi Noah.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
This adds a whole new element to raising and playing with these lovable creatures.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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To wrap up 2025 and her first full year as a pro athlete, Clark shared a collage of pictures, including an adorable one with her boyfriend.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This crystal-clear waterway is home to multiple species of fish, including rainbow trout and the (adorable) arroyo chub.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After an excellent pitch from Tommy, Gallino upped his investment in CTT, but has already threatened harm to those Tommy holds dear if the company doesn’t hold up its end of the bargain.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow is remembering her dear friend, legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino, who died Monday in Rome at 93.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 Jan. 2026
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And the distribution goes far beyond the sweet-tea-loving South—Milo’s is sold in 60,000 retail locations, including 4,200 Walmarts as far as Alaska and Hawaii.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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This sweet gray boy came to us as a stray.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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By Saturday, January 10, Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, the country’s biggest, was crowded with families trying to bury loved ones, according to Kiarish and Maryam.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our loved ones fought and many died for these freedoms.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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