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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
But the entire operation has been predicated on the fact that these lovable knuckleheads are falling into an open sewer in the name of comedy for us.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Coulier played the lovable Joey Gladstone, Danny's childhood best friend and a stand-up comedian who moves into the Tanner home to help Danny raise his three daughters.
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Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Ted Lasso fans know the leafy southwest London neighborhood of Richmond as the idyllic backdrop where Jason Sudeikis’s lovable American coach brought his signature optimism to English soccer.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 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
See All Example Sentences for lovable
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Coulier played the lovable Joey Gladstone, Danny's childhood best friend and a stand-up comedian who moves into the Tanner home to help Danny raise his three daughters.
—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Ted Lasso fans know the leafy southwest London neighborhood of Richmond as the idyllic backdrop where Jason Sudeikis’s lovable American coach brought his signature optimism to English soccer.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 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
See All Example Sentences for lovable
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.
Adjective
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My dear friend has been in communication with someone online (and by phone) who claims to be a famous celebrity.
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Dying was such a momentous thing to do, and while Matthew, their dear friend, their cousin-brother, had been off doing it, the women had occupied themselves with such frivolities as cleaning and heat.
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
Adjective
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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