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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
Rocky feel emotive and lovable.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Could anyone but Gosling make a near-incel so lovable?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Cat's lack of understanding (and common sense) is the jumping-off point for a ton of jokes, but also serves as a great vehicle for exposition, as the other boys from the Dwarf explain events to the loveable fool.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Could anyone but Gosling make a near-incel so lovable?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Cat's lack of understanding (and common sense) is the jumping-off point for a ton of jokes, but also serves as a great vehicle for exposition, as the other boys from the Dwarf explain events to the loveable fool.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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At the end, there were adorable little gift bags and flowers.—
Roxane Gay,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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See the adorable trio in photos.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My meditation coach, Penny, has become one of my dearest friends.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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So all that sweet flavor is preserved.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Easter Sunday is a big day for many families across Texas, whether it’s spent at church, around the dinner table or celebrating with loved ones.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, airlines offer bereavement fares, which are discounted tickets for travelers dealing with the death or imminent death of a loved one.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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