as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with
The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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Recent Examples of personable
These innovations allow franchisees and employees to focus on more complex and personable work, like connecting with clients and ensuring the highest standard for products or services are met.
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Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Working for O’Connell, one of the sport’s most personable head coaches, has further impacted Flores — even on the home front.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Strong acting and personable deliveries from all three actors (Emjay Anthony as Dylan, Kezii Curtis as Spud, and, especially, Chiara Aurelia as Jordy) kept me pressing play as the teens toed the blurring line between their lie and their reality.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Steele’s personable approach led him to develop a rapport with his players after taking over as interim head coach in 2023.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Working for O’Connell, one of the sport’s most personable head coaches, has further impacted Flores — even on the home front.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Strong acting and personable deliveries from all three actors (Emjay Anthony as Dylan, Kezii Curtis as Spud, and, especially, Chiara Aurelia as Jordy) kept me pressing play as the teens toed the blurring line between their lie and their reality.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Steele’s personable approach led him to develop a rapport with his players after taking over as interim head coach in 2023.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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But instead of being gracious, Trump booted Zelenskyy out of the White House, leaving the hero’s lunch on a tray in the hall, torpedoing his existential fight to save his battered country and Ukrainian lives.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a gracious one-bedroom in North Park Slope, close to the Park and Grand Army Plaza, with an elegant layout: a big foyer, with a large living room on one side, the bedroom on the other, and a kitchen in the middle.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Irish actress Niamh Algar (Raised By Wolves) stars as the titular Iris Nixon, an enigmatic genius and obsessive puzzler who is recruited by the charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Tom Hollander) to break a code that will unlock a dangerously powerful, world-changing piece of technology.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Paso Robles AVA offers something for everyone, with over 60 grape varieties, 200 wineries, and a charming downtown that has accommodations to suit all tastes and an array of restaurants sure to please every palate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The ability to use either an AA or AAA battery is a nice touch, giving you options for weight and battery life.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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Creating comedy in which the principal characters are involved in crime does require some balance — worse criminals to contrast with the nicer ones, or a deserving or faceless target, or, as here, no other option.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here was a pretty face with pure American muscle lurking beneath.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lieberman’s version of the song, produced by Gimbel and Fox and arranged and conducted by Fox, is pretty, but rather bland.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Several of Kotb's followers commented their support and enthusiasm for the sweet video.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Scientists recently determined why people always seem to have room for something sweet after eating a meal.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The first 500 adults to register will receive a welcome bag, and the first 200 student participants will receive a free T-shirt, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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North Miami Beach, Florida, T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods discount department store, furniture display and welcome sign.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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