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
King noted that the United crew was also extremely personable and doted on the couple.
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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
The physician is kind and personable and also relies heavily on paper charts and handwritten notes, which makes my brain ache as my own clinical practice is entirely digital.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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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
The physician is kind and personable and also relies heavily on paper charts and handwritten notes, which makes my brain ache as my own clinical practice is entirely digital.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the national parks in the U.S., the Cairngorms are considered a populated national park, one that’s home to more than 18,000 residents living in its small towns and charming villages.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The psychological thriller revolves around two sisters who confront their haunted past and a dangerous present when one falls for a charming architect hiding dark secrets linked to gruesome murders.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Elite firepower, stingy defense, and all-world goaltending to tie a nice bow on it.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Their romance proceeds in soft focus with a soundtrack of accelerated heartbeats and musical interludes, as well as pretty camera shots of raindrops flashing in the sun.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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How to Watch Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 2: Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 PM ET Channel: TNT, truTV Stream: Sling (WATCH) Golden State stole Game 1 on the road, but paid a pretty price in losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for at least a week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Following Cameron’s sweet toast to Kaya, Elsbeth offers her own toast and new insights into her next chapter.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The finish is sweet, balanced, and long with lingering brown sugar and rye spice notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Pro tip for families: at these happy-hour happenings, children are welcome and snacks are included.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in our great nation.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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