as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet an adorable little cottage
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Recent Examples of adorable
Cakey Cat Arguably one of the most adorable characters, Cakey Cat is half kitty and half cupcake with colorful sprinkle whiskers.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
As part of his appearance on the show, Quan brought a series of adorable snapshots from their zoo day taken by Spielberg that featured their younger selves riding a camel and smiling for the camera.
—EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Stretchy, breathable, and absolutely adorable, pair this skort with everything from a plain t-shirt to an oversized turtleneck sweater.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
But there are also plenty of indie boutiques churning out adorable looks for the whole family.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
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Alex Vance, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
As part of his appearance on the show, Quan brought a series of adorable snapshots from their zoo day taken by Spielberg that featured their younger selves riding a camel and smiling for the camera.
—EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Stretchy, breathable, and absolutely adorable, pair this skort with everything from a plain t-shirt to an oversized turtleneck sweater.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
But there are also plenty of indie boutiques churning out adorable looks for the whole family.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
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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
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Even the natural elements — water, air, earth and fire — want to romp with dear Parthenope.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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And, oh, to finish the season among the WNBA’s top five in assists by distributing to her dear friend and former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby, and to the Sparks’ young frontcourt talents, Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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Your darling planetary ruler, Venus, is transiting the creative sign of Leo while shining a light on your 11th house of associations, community and sense of belonging in the world.—
Valerie Mesa,
Peoplemag,
5 July 2024
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The essence of the inimitable country icon has been funneled into a darling new figurine, complete with a glittering orange bodysuit and bold blue eyeshadow.—
Melissa Epifano,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2024
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Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Chiefs dynasty timeline: How lovable losers became an evil empire.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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