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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
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.
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Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Despite being set in literally the Arctic, its mood is all warmth — toward the community and culture it’s set in, and toward the lively cast of characters anchored by the winsome Anna Lambe.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
The little girl who had been playing Annie was so beautiful and winsome.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the film remains one of the most charming, winsome depictions of super-smart science whizzes idealistically hoping to change the world for the better with their work.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Despite being set in literally the Arctic, its mood is all warmth — toward the community and culture it’s set in, and toward the lively cast of characters anchored by the winsome Anna Lambe.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
The little girl who had been playing Annie was so beautiful and winsome.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the film remains one of the most charming, winsome depictions of super-smart science whizzes idealistically hoping to change the world for the better with their work.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
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From the cast member who clocked my son’s pin collection–and then pointed out the hotel’s own trading station—to our cheerful server at the Lava Pool, who came equipped with sandwich recommendations, everyone was consistently helpful and attentive.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Olivia Burnette took the lead role as Dorothy Jane Torkelson, providing the show's cheerful voiceover narration.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The beautiful building, colored with stained glass and retro pastoral art, and its sprawling patio, provide one of the most charming settings to enjoy a barbecue meal in Central Texas.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The cast includes Andrew Scott as Richard Rodgers, Simon Delaney as Oscar Hammerstein, Cillian Sullivan as Stephen Sondheim, and Bobby Cannavale as the charming barkeep trying not to serve Lorenz too much, or at all.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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Start In Downtown Lake Placid What was once a town that showed its years is now a reborn, adorable, pedestrian-friendly draw for visitors.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The results are occasionally adorable: This is a film in which our heroes have to rattle around in a spaceship, Interstellar style, to travel through a wormhole, while other characters can traverse the far reaches of the universe with a surfboard.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Derek is a bright and curious kid who dreams of becoming a scientist one day.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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If Snyder – or you, my dear reader – wants the most family-friendly state, the rankings say move to Iowa.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Cast your mind back to 2019, with no idea of what was to come, the world was quietly optimistic about entering the 2020s.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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This cute figurine comes in three different styles: one sweet ceramic ghost holding a bat, another ghost holding a pink pumpkin, and the third, in a witch's hat, walking a ghostly dog on a leash.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Port, who shares her son with husband Tim Rosenman, shared exclusive photos with PEOPLE and gave an inside look at all the sweet details.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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So whether your interest involves creating beautiful spaces, improving people's health, or something completely different, there's no reason not to explore its business potential.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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