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
While Kafka is a bit more of a reserved personality, he’s been described as a coach who’s personable and can work with anyone.
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The series has a way of bringing out a very human and personable side of the celebrities.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
In fact, experts say personable gifts often leave a stronger impression than costly ones.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Produced by Ron Howard (whose dry, personable narration peppers each episode), the series focuses on the wealthy Bluth family after their patriarch (Jeffrey Tambor) ends up in jail, forcing his son (the relatively normal Jason Bateman) to run the family’s affairs.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The series has a way of bringing out a very human and personable side of the celebrities.
—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
In fact, experts say personable gifts often leave a stronger impression than costly ones.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Produced by Ron Howard (whose dry, personable narration peppers each episode), the series focuses on the wealthy Bluth family after their patriarch (Jeffrey Tambor) ends up in jail, forcing his son (the relatively normal Jason Bateman) to run the family’s affairs.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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Who’d have guessed that such a practical pouch could be so pretty?
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All ages are welcome at the park, but it’s made for young kids and their families.
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Though editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis (a Yorgos Lanthimos regular) cuts the film with brisk concision, there’s also a welcome temporal elasticity here — the sense that life can change in the blink of an eye, but also stall for undefined passages.
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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