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
The effect is intimate and personal and personable—preferable to me compared to the seamless, but often slick and automated service that other resorts favor.
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Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The singer, 57 at the time, was in great voice, and was personable and even playful with the audience.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
And then, someone talented — their food needs to be good — but also somebody who’s personable.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The singer, 57 at the time, was in great voice, and was personable and even playful with the audience.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
And then, someone talented — their food needs to be good — but also somebody who’s personable.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The band's courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan's first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The band’s courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan’s first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each layer of this cake is studded with sweet, fresh berries and tart lemon while pureed blueberries give the frosting its bright and cheerful color.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Confetti Dot, in cheerful red or navy, is a festive favorite and a go-to gift.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The spa There is no spa, but there is a charming pool area with green-and-white striped chaise lounges and grass-green sun umbrellas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cushion Moss Attractive cushion moss (Leucobryum glaucum) grows in charming clumps or mounds that are sure to stand out in any garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some other teachers that maybe hadn’t been so polite to me or nice to me, all of a sudden became a little nicer.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night is going to be a nice little appetizer, so to speak.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Along with the people-watching at a hotel known for housing stars from Taylor Sheridan’s TV shows, the new menus make the patio the best place to dine on pretty days.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Use a sliding door Opting for a sliding door can be both pretty and a practical hack.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The California Faculty Association said the verdict, while welcome, could not undo the harm Caravello endured, adding that its members would continue working to protect immigrant communities.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Spiced to perfection and baked in a flaky crust with brown sugar crumbles, this pie will be a welcome surprise on the holiday dessert table.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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