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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as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
never exactly known for his personableness, our boss unexpectedly showed his warm side at the company picnic
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Recent Examples of personable
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Cooper is a super personable, unapologetic girl’s girl who carries a determination and truly commendable single-mindedness.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025
Neither has experience as a director of basketball operations, but both are regarded as personable, smart and strong at building relationships.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Offscreen, Fielder is personable, low-key, vulnerable, and generous.
—Jeff Wise, Vulture, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
Five minutes into the discussion, an assistant reconnects him on a laptop for a more intimate face to face conversation with the personable exec.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Cooper is a super personable, unapologetic girl’s girl who carries a determination and truly commendable single-mindedness.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025
Neither has experience as a director of basketball operations, but both are regarded as personable, smart and strong at building relationships.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Offscreen, Fielder is personable, low-key, vulnerable, and generous.
—Jeff Wise, Vulture, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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For some science, the discoveries will be limited by whatever the sky is gracious enough to give—a star must explode for the Rubin Observatory to spot a new supernova, for example.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Utilizing a body oil with SPF gives your skin that nice summer glow while also shielding it from harsh UV rays.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Knife sets, coffee makers, and pretty plates round out the non-regrettable basics to pick up.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Finally, in the 27th minute, Marcel Ruiz played a pretty entry pass into the box, where Raúl Jiménez did wonderfully to turn and sting a left-footed shot past Matt Freese just inches in front of the shin of Tim Ream, who rushed to try to block the shot of his former Fulham teammate.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The reality star also shared the baby’s sweet name: Teddi.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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While passengers whose shoes trigger alarms will still be subject to additional screening (such as shoes that have thick metal buckles), the broader policy change is sure to come as a welcome relief for many frequent fliers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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The property is split into two camps with nine tents each, and one family tent (all ages are welcome).—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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