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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
Olsen vests Christina with the winsome energy of a hummingbird—vibrating with all her might is what holds her together.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Its first six-episode arc (of a twelve-episode season) largely separates the core four, losing much of the winsome rapport that defined 2023’s Mutant Mayhem.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, within the central ring of canals but traditionally a quiet residential area, is now frequented by selfie-snapping visitors — many of them drawn by rapturous descriptions on social media of the neighborhood’s winsome domesticity.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Her short, winsome and unpretentious solo set did an even nicer job of setting a table than all the servers busy setting up dinners in the Bowl’s box areas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Its first six-episode arc (of a twelve-episode season) largely separates the core four, losing much of the winsome rapport that defined 2023’s Mutant Mayhem.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, within the central ring of canals but traditionally a quiet residential area, is now frequented by selfie-snapping visitors — many of them drawn by rapturous descriptions on social media of the neighborhood’s winsome domesticity.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Her short, winsome and unpretentious solo set did an even nicer job of setting a table than all the servers busy setting up dinners in the Bowl’s box areas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
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There’s also all-day dining in its cheerful El Hall bistro and bar.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Winter Nights & River Lights (Nov. 22-Jan. 5) This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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The video captured a toddler's adorable and unexpected reaction to finding his older sister upset.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Backstage, the 31-year-old posed with an adorable black lab wearing a festive Santa hat.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Goldsberry is both funny, guileless, and dear, and ends the show with a kind of light wave, a gentle gesture for what turns out to be a very good night.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Without - without rank choice voting, my dear friend Lisa wouldn't be here.CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Still, Wall Street is optimistic about a bounce ahead, with the typical analyst’s price targeting reflecting potential upside of more than 30%.Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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While 2024 was a solid year, there are reasons to be optimistic about the 2025 outlook.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Prizes for the contest are syrupy sweet and worth $850.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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In doing so, the event found ways to explore the connections between art and travel in beautiful, and even edible, ways.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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The image, taken while the ISS was orbiting over South Asia, is a beautiful example of cloud formation in action.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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