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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
she was a bright, winsome gamine who could draw a smile out of anyone
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
in her new role, the actress again displays the winsome charm that has made her an audience favorite
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
an actress who specialized in playing winsome ingenues in romantic comedies
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Recent Examples of winsome
Bale does make a reasonably winsome Frankenstein’s monster.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
At least Tommy gets a love interest this time around, thanks to a winsome sheriff’s daughter (daddy issues in a franchise all about mommy issues?
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
But Raj and Sophia Laforteza, 23; Daniela Avanzini, 21; Yoonchae Jeung, 18; Manon Bannerman, 23; and Megan Skiendiel, 19, are breaking out of the K-pop mold with a winsome emphasis on individuality and authenticity.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Both books are surprising, soulful, quick reads, starring winsome characters.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
At least Tommy gets a love interest this time around, thanks to a winsome sheriff’s daughter (daddy issues in a franchise all about mommy issues?
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
But Raj and Sophia Laforteza, 23; Daniela Avanzini, 21; Yoonchae Jeung, 18; Manon Bannerman, 23; and Megan Skiendiel, 19, are breaking out of the K-pop mold with a winsome emphasis on individuality and authenticity.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Both books are surprising, soulful, quick reads, starring winsome characters.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
Adjective
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Behind all the cheerful fanfare, holidays can be bitter pills to swallow, reminders of absence and lack and an inability to live up to all that happy hyperbole.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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The speakers were agency veterans from the shrunken regional office who did their best to be cheerful.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Max is everything Inger has ever dreamed of – travelled and irresistibly charming.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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But for the 42-year-old content creator, cleaning goes beyond the charming aesthetics of her videos.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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On Wednesday, May 13, Hailey, 29, shared an adorable video on Instagram showing her son Jack, 20 months, feeding her snacks.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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This adorable gingham matching set is crafted with 100-percent breathable cotton, as well as a relaxed, flowy cut that naturally promotes airflow.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The food is rustic and cosmopolitan at once — bright, monumental salads, whole carrots and leeks baptized by fire, skeins of pasta, and Parmigiano snowing down — but the secret is the seeming effortlessness.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Eventually, Delta switched the shuttle to one of the main terminals, and in 2021 Spirit moved into the Marine Air Terminal, bringing its bright-yellow livery and ultra-discount business model with it.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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When Kamyar, her co-department-head and dear friend, broaches his upcoming parental leave, Gabrielle’s response is one part scoffing to ten parts guilt-tripping.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Everyone on the Titan mission is, with good reason, more optimistic about meeting their own challenges.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Izaiah is sweet, funny, and incredibly thoughtful, often bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the people around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The area One of the most beautiful areas to visit in Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is very popular during the high summer season between December and March, attracting many trekkers to hike the famous W or Q circuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Allen, who has racked up more than 2,300 wins in his career, said many in the industry lament the loss of a beautiful grass course.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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