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also loveable
as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Recent Examples of lovable
Not a keep-a-distance-from-the-audience kind of cool, but a lovable, show-your-warts kind of cool.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
Holub, the University of New Haven instructor, said Buffalo is clearly America's sentimental favorite right now — though that lovable loser tag could be fleeting.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Brad Pitt tapping into the goofball antics of his early career to play a cool guy who’s also a bit of a lovable dope.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
Holub, the University of New Haven instructor, said Buffalo is clearly America's sentimental favorite right now — though that lovable loser tag could be fleeting.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Brad Pitt tapping into the goofball antics of his early career to play a cool guy who’s also a bit of a lovable dope.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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This scent is all about that sweet and spicy blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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While Bleu de Chanel masterfully balances citrus top notes with an amber and creamy base, this takes those latter notes and brings them to life with a sweet and spicy twang.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Another beautiful and sunny afternoon is expected in Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The attraction welcomed a new litter of the adorable, semi-aquatic animal — the North American River Otter — on Wednesday.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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The 63-year-old actor also added three other throwback images of them throughout the years, including an adorable photo of them cuddling in front of the ocean, while another beachside photo included them posing on a cliff overlooking the ocean.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The soot covers the faces of workers who spend hours inside every day extracting the precious material from sand.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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People are unnecessarily precious about protecting their seasoning though.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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