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or likeable
as in loved
easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities
Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
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Recent Examples of likable
Charlie Weis was not like a particularly likable dude.
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Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Heartbroken, creative people, these characters are so incredibly likable in a film that has a sharp, brilliant screenplay, and stunning use of setting.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Lorenzo is likable and relatable despite his unusual choice of profession.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Thanks to its gentle tone, gorgeous Canadian landscapes, and likable characters who actually care about each other’s feelings, director and co-writer Sherren Lee’s loose adaptation of Kate Marchant’s novel is easily the best Wattpad movie.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Heartbroken, creative people, these characters are so incredibly likable in a film that has a sharp, brilliant screenplay, and stunning use of setting.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Lorenzo is likable and relatable despite his unusual choice of profession.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Thanks to its gentle tone, gorgeous Canadian landscapes, and likable characters who actually care about each other’s feelings, director and co-writer Sherren Lee’s loose adaptation of Kate Marchant’s novel is easily the best Wattpad movie.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bickerstaff has quietly turned Detroit into a respectable defense while still sprinkling enough shooting in to keep the offense humming; the Pistons have a winning record at the moment, something that seemed unthinkable 12 months ago.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But over the last decade, the category has developed into a respectable safe haven for high-quality wines that exist in defiance of regional standards or regulations.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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His charming ways and social profile contributed to successfully ferrying the Rubinacci business into modern times compared to other household names of Naples’ famous tailoring tradition.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Under a glaze of ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and spice, the chicken is tender, sweet, and packed with tang and bite.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Declan Rice’s lovely half-volley had set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb, almost guaranteeing a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase and a bye straight to the round of 16.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For more upscale elegance, try this adorable Sculpted Bow Stemmed Wine Glass, $18 for two at Urban Outfitters, which are great for bubbly drinks.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The oddly adorable serial killer thriller featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals in a Norman Rockwell-ish small town struck the right weird tone in a weird year.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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They’re probably involved in some admirable community initiatives.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The way my husband has managed his 20 + year career as a software developer is admirable.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is a kind of hybrid memoir, featuring beautiful images.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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