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
In addition to these textbook-worthy achievements, York was a personable, passionate, hands-on professor.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The team is 1-9 without their personable big man who transferred in from UNLV.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The personable right-hander has the statistics of a prospect.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Being personable, endearing or charismatic, are typically indicators of whether or not someone has rizz.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The team is 1-9 without their personable big man who transferred in from UNLV.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The personable right-hander has the statistics of a prospect.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Being personable, endearing or charismatic, are typically indicators of whether or not someone has rizz.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Through gracious moves and quiet motion, his presence adds more drama to a simple image.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Taking a break at the end of a day in London working with Florence, Heffington spoke to Billboard about the pleasant surprises working with Styles and Bad Bunny — and how both projects felt like a form of protest.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nor has the evidence of his cheerful brokering of money and information with current and former Russian, Israeli, and US government officials amounted to the kind of deep-cover operation some believe.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s selection, however, renewed my faith in cheap-and-cheerful bottoms.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Patrick is certainly slick and charming, but his story hardly passes muster.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its charming white-stone facade is covered with windows, while red brick stacks throw color into the mix.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And this is in a nice, pretty on-campus facility, not the old, dumpy Astrodome (although the Astrodome is still up, which is another story).—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here’s how to stay safe The recent snow and ice storm turned much of the nation into a winter wonderland—from the safety of a nice, cozy sofa indoors.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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How To Stop Damage From Ice Dams Those icicles may look pretty, but an ice dam can cause real damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Given the arctic temperatures gripping much of Canada and the Northeast this winter, those coats are a much welcome amenity.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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Free People’s Risk Taker Straight-Leg Jeans have the perfect mid-rise waist, stretch fabric, and welcome bit of Western flair.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dan Levy posted a sweet tribute to O'Hara on Instagram on Friday.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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