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Recent Examples of winsome The rest of the picture is largely winsome and inoffensive. The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Much of their set was made up of winsome, unpretentious alt-country songs about old memories and strong feelings. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025 But with a few small tweaks, From Bureaucrat to Villainess turns familiar cliche into winsome comedy. Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025 Named Lija, the wary but winsome mutt — in fact played by the filmmaker’s own pet — is snappish and defensive when her wounds are first treated, only to slowly relent and relax in the face of genuine tenderness. Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winsome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
Adjective
  • Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The charming new portraits come ahead of Camilla and King Charles’ visit to the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 19.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • With charming Old-World looks trending across fashion and interiors, this prediction comes as no surprise.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Over the years, my siblings and friends blessed me with six more adorable kids to shower with love.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • An adorable video posted on Facebook shows the red wolf pups snuggling after making their debut at Zoo Knoxville.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The industry's brightest stars, including Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and more, gathered at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to find out who is taking home the night's biggest honors.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
  • This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • And then, dear reader, I was passed a copy of a new report that revealed a revised and truly concerning number of plaintext credentials leaked publicly.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Another important presence is one of Pan’s closest and dearest friends, Pat, who also happened to be Machado’s hairdresser for more than 30 years.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • What leaders in Congress have said about a rescissions package Congressional Republicans are generally optimistic about the process — and eager to get started.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 May 2025
  • Demographics Overall, survey results showed men were more optimistic than women on almost every economic question.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • While younger viewers will enjoy seeing the genuine and sweet interactions between Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha) and Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders), there’s an honesty and vulnerability between sisters Nani and Lilo that will truly resonate with kids who have siblings.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
  • Southerners will mix sweet tea with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer or with Kentucky bourbon for hard iced tea.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
  • The property has beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
    Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025

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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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