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 axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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The soft blue handles add a cheerful pop of color that's pretty enough to leave on display on your countertop.
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This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
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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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Solitude is welcome when the Sagittarius moon meets Saturn.
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Choose adjustments that protect bonds and welcome growth.
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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