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
Jary, a personable extrovert who rolled around town in a mobility scooter decorated in red, white and blue streamers, was hard to miss.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The personable presenter not only got on with people but managed to befriend a family of gorillas in the forests of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The personable presenter not only got on with people but managed to befriend a family of gorillas in the forests of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Cultural values such as achieving harmony between cultures; and slow, gracious [economic] growth.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Even in old age, Pinkie remained a gracious host.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There's the pleasant experience of interacting with them.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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This tiger red balayage on a brunette base is as cheerful as a sunny day.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shortly before the opening of Nasdaq trading on Friday, Elon Musk stepped in front of a cheerful crowd at SpaceX’s company town in Texas.—
Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Candles, whether real or remote, also provide a charming touch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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After Silseth, though, the Angels’ relievers did a nice job and the hitters executed in the 10th to push home the winner.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Yeah, that seems pretty spot on.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The first quarter scoring started six minutes in after a pretty goal from Ryan McCarthy.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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No-annual-fee Ink Business cards The Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited typically have $750 cash-back welcome bonuses.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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In a rare and welcome moment of rearrangement for the band, keyboardist Loren Gold added some lyrical piano to the beginning, before the pulsing synths arrived.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Alaskan Snow Crab Roll At JING Scottsdale, sweet Alaskan snow crab and delicate kanikama are wrapped in silky soy paper, then finished with warm ponzu butter that adds layers of bright citrus, savory umami, and rich depth to every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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