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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
Kristen Wiig in a voice-over role also melts hearts as the lovable Roboto.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Drama freeflows like snow off an ice sculpture when a makeup saleswoman (Dianne Wiest) brings home a lovable outcast who just needs a hand.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026
Once the lovable expansion misfits, the Vegas Golden Knights have now become the black hat-wearing Oakland Raiders of the National Hockey League.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, known for her raucous portraits of female friend groups, gave us another lovable crew, plus murder, in How to Get to Heaven From Belfast.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Drama freeflows like snow off an ice sculpture when a makeup saleswoman (Dianne Wiest) brings home a lovable outcast who just needs a hand.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026
Once the lovable expansion misfits, the Vegas Golden Knights have now become the black hat-wearing Oakland Raiders of the National Hockey League.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, known for her raucous portraits of female friend groups, gave us another lovable crew, plus murder, in How to Get to Heaven From Belfast.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
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Baggy jeans, easy dresses, and flattering shorts are all up for grabs, plus durable (and adorable) accessories from $24.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Honoring Catalonia’s Christian traditions Earlier Wednesday, Leo celebrated the centuries-old Catalan tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Alaskan Snow Crab Roll At JING Scottsdale, sweet Alaskan snow crab and delicate kanikama are wrapped in silky soy paper, then finished with warm ponzu butter that adds layers of bright citrus, savory umami, and rich depth to every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The collection of autobiographical monologues explores the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for loved ones across every stage of life.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Hooks said the agency's hearts are with the teen's family and loved ones during their difficult time.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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