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
Beyond that duo is a group of young backs with three or fewer years of NFL experience who have gravitated toward their position coach’s personable style.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Rather, the company has believed, since its inception in 2014, that augmented reality can be subtle, personable, and human in the process.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Drawn in by Grubbs' personable demeanor, his presence on the national pickleball scene and his outward professions of faith, hundreds of people from across the U.S. took the offer.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
From reviewing food and sharing recommendations to giving travel tips, Lately makes her content personable for her audience.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Rather, the company has believed, since its inception in 2014, that augmented reality can be subtle, personable, and human in the process.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Drawn in by Grubbs' personable demeanor, his presence on the national pickleball scene and his outward professions of faith, hundreds of people from across the U.S. took the offer.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
From reviewing food and sharing recommendations to giving travel tips, Lately makes her content personable for her audience.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Percussion and a choir imbued the ballad with a pulse, and the gracious Warren quickly turned to clap for the singers at song’s end.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The YouTuber greets everyone — fan on the street, friend, foe, sitting Congressmen, and unsuspecting Rolling Stone staffer — the same, with a cheerful smile and an already rolling camera crew.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pet supplement space is crowded with options, many of which have cheerful packaging and confident claims, yet little transparency about efficacy.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Giving Wickham a nice holiday tan would be a bridge too far for the genteel world of Jane Austen.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His stat line wasn't pretty — 13-of-20 for 143 yards, two touchdowns and one interception — but his play late in the game is what captured everyone's attention.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s really nothing pretty about it.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The post included a number of photos and videos, with the first slide showing a sweet snap of Anstead, 46, holding Hudson as Haack, 42, poses beside them with a big smile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After months of summer heat, cooler temperatures are a welcome shift, but along with sweater weather and falling leaves come dwindling daylight hours.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wissa and Woltemade were late-window signings, but another striker or versatile forward of greater quality than Will Osula would be welcome, as too would a creative midfielder.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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