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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
But the voice shining through all this miming is the winsome, only moderately wicked one of Butts, who has for years been a cult favorite among fans of traditional country.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2025
All three movies are packed with dinosaurs—dinosaurs running, dinosaurs being sad and winsome, dinosaurs showing ruthless disregard for human life.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 June 2025
For two decades, Kweller has been a reliable purveyor of warm, winsome rock songs, located somewhere at the cross-section of Weezer and Wilco.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
By stuffing it deep inside a giant budget package, politicians are counting on us not noticing that just beneath their winsome title and talking points is yet another giveaway to the wealthy and another gutting of our public institutions.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2025
All three movies are packed with dinosaurs—dinosaurs running, dinosaurs being sad and winsome, dinosaurs showing ruthless disregard for human life.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 June 2025
For two decades, Kweller has been a reliable purveyor of warm, winsome rock songs, located somewhere at the cross-section of Weezer and Wilco.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
By stuffing it deep inside a giant budget package, politicians are counting on us not noticing that just beneath their winsome title and talking points is yet another giveaway to the wealthy and another gutting of our public institutions.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
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For cheerful blooms that will bloom in the fall, then add color to your garden again the next summer, plant coreopsis, a hardy perennial that comes in a range of vibrant hues.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Becky is perky and cheerful to the point of being obnoxious, which sometimes irks Robin.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, this third movie found a way to pay tribute to this character in a very subtle, charming and funny way, by making references to some of her most iconic and hilarious lines, for example.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Chulianyouhuo Plus-size Pumpkin Long-sleeve Top This top's adorable pumpkin image is fun to show off, but it can also be worn as a bottom shirt with a lot of layers.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pets Alive Mama and Baby Turtle Go under the sea with Mama Turtle and her little ones with this adorable toy that brings them to life!—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team crowded around Johnson and offered hugs with celebratory cheers, shaking him around as Johnson got a bright smile on his face.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The 18-year-old who was bright, was removed when Reinildo was sent off.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, many of us lost a dear friend.—
Ted Cruz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This final betrayal will be his undoing, as the enraged creature, doomed to live without connection, care, or love, finally snaps and destroys everything Victor holds dear.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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And to see a very optimistic person come in and try to turn it around seems like a really cool story.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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Kudesia said that some of her patients come in with overly optimistic views of how well treatments such as IVF can work.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
21 Sep. 2025
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Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Derek commented that the dance was beautiful to watch and called her a breath of fresh air.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the colorful pages, each of the beautiful homes are featured along with family members.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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