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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
John Lithgow led the alien mission as the loud, lovable and wildly overconfident Dick Solomon – a role that earned him multiple awards and became one of TV comedy’s most memorable performances.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Another loveable feature of the Romance Readers’ Social is a book swap.
—Meg Miller, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
O'Hara, who died on January 30 at the age of 71, played eccentric, loveable matriarch Moira Rose.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There are a couple more surprises at the end of Sedge Town, including a gym that houses a Pikachu dance show with performers dressed as the lovable mascot.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lovable
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Another loveable feature of the Romance Readers’ Social is a book swap.
—Meg Miller, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
O'Hara, who died on January 30 at the age of 71, played eccentric, loveable matriarch Moira Rose.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There are a couple more surprises at the end of Sedge Town, including a gym that houses a Pikachu dance show with performers dressed as the lovable mascot.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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This sheet mask set from K-beauty brand Tonymoly has earned over 5,000 five-star ratings thanks to its adorable packaging, skin-loving formulas, and actual efficacy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ playful Lucky Animals collection originally debuted in 2017 and has since grown with new additions of adorable critters.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the dearest gentle readers thought the lake scene in Season 4 Part 1 of Bridgerton was steamy, a new teaser has arrived to challenge that notion.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mandarins Mandarins, including clementines and tangerines, are smaller, sweeter, and easier to peel than regular oranges.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 1980 in the waning days of White rule, Bobo is torn between her mother (Davidtz), determined to keep loved ones and their farm safe, and her Black friends wanting to reclaim their land.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Amazon is packed with Travel + Leisure–loved luggage from Samsonite, chic and durable styles from Delsey Paris, and even multi-piece luggage sets worth snagging now for upcoming travel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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