1
as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
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2
as in playful
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks
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3
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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a cute couple
a cute name
cute clothes
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Recent Examples of cute
Rice Theory’s mix of low-commitment items, cute branding and bold flavors tempered by sushi rice have brought steady lines since Day 1 to the mostly-Asian strip mall kitty-corner from Oto’s Marketplace.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
On the one hand, Lionel Baier’s comedy is a great croquembouche of cute characters and whimsy.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
This is a charming, cute musical with impressive performances across the board.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Jang Theo was incredibly head over heels for her and showered her with gifts and cute gestures.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
On the one hand, Lionel Baier’s comedy is a great croquembouche of cute characters and whimsy.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
This is a charming, cute musical with impressive performances across the board.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Jang Theo was incredibly head over heels for her and showered her with gifts and cute gestures.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
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Reading it, one is reminded, once again, that Trump is a politician who is cunning but semiliterate and ignorant.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Sign up The abusive couple were cunning, said Allison Pearson in The Daily Telegraph.—
The Week UK,
theweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Transitioning to the playful if immature Roxster in Mad About the Boy was a breath of fresh air for Woodall.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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While some critics find Brutalism’s heavy look and utilitarian use of materials like concrete, brick and glass harsh – even ugly – there is a beautiful intent behind them.—
Michael Allen,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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This style can be easily individualized with soft braids, details creating a subtle crown effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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China reacted angrily Monday to new State Department wording that appeared to indicate a subtle shift in favor of Taipei.—
Christian Shepherd The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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But Axios wants our content where smart, curious readers congregate — and X is inarguably the top platform for tens of millions of them.—
Jim VandeHei,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Installation and Performance: Simple and Satisfactory As with most smart thermostats, the Commercial Electric model is easy to install, but doing so involves working with low-voltage wiring.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Women are under all kinds of other pressures in the age of Instagram to be perfectly slick and tidy and on time and all this other stuff.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The decision to put Kreider in over Kyle Connor, who has 30 goals this year, did not end up looking like a wise one.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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