as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with
The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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Recent Examples of personable
Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
King noted that the United crew was also extremely personable and doted on the couple.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
His colleagues described him as sharp and personable.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Influencer marketing continues to be one of the most personable, connected ways of promoting products, highlighting brand differentiators and increasing engagement and connection.
—Ismael El Qudsi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
King noted that the United crew was also extremely personable and doted on the couple.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
His colleagues described him as sharp and personable.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Influencer marketing continues to be one of the most personable, connected ways of promoting products, highlighting brand differentiators and increasing engagement and connection.
—Ismael El Qudsi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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And yet when people need a portal into or proxy for spiritual awakening, Alice Coltrane’s music often becomes integral, a newfound household name, because her staggered textures are gracious enough to accommodate both the ascetic and the philistine.—
Harmony Holiday,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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If busier weekends someday mean parking an extra block away, that will be a pleasant problem to solve.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Or swap the Amalfi Coast for the coast of Maine, which offers rocky beaches, charming inns, and enough lobster rolls to keep everyone happy, without peak European airfare.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Called the Grand Ole Opry Camel Caravan, the troupe appeared exclusively for military members at bases throughout the U.S. and Central America during the summer of 1941, charming soldiers with toe-tapping hillbilly music and comedy from Minnie Pearl.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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There was even a collaboration with Hello Kitty featuring Ito’s monstrous Tomie, a creature who resembles a pretty girl but can grow a copy of herself from her smallest part and infest her victims.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Fold linens neatly, use decorative baskets to corral smaller pieces, and work in a couple of decorative items such as a pretty storage box to dress up the piece.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say the film isn’t funny or sweet, but that there is something much more profound and uncomfortable at its heart, and one that poses a tricky challenge for first-time filmmakers Johansson and Kamen.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Southerners will mix sweet tea with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer or with Kentucky bourbon for hard iced tea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Low stimulation shows for toddlers like this one, where solving mysteries using your brain rather than your brawn, while trying to find the good in people (or in the case, animals) who make mistakes, will be a welcome addition to your entertainment routine.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The latter outcome is welcome, but in my opinion, less likely.—
Hugo Kimber,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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