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
In a photo shared to her Instagram page, the husband and wife duo are joined by their four children — Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren — who are all dressed in adorable matching green and red plaid pajamas.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The video captured a toddler's adorable and unexpected reaction to finding his older sister upset.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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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South of Gainesville, the tiny town of Micanopy encompasses just over one square mile, yet has an adorable downtown brimming with 19th-century buildings and immense oak trees.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The video captured a toddler's adorable and unexpected reaction to finding his older sister upset.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Backstage, the 31-year-old posed with an adorable black lab wearing a festive Santa hat.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The Best Towns For Antique Shopping In Every Southern State
01 of 10
Micanopy
South of Gainesville, the tiny town of Micanopy encompasses just over one square mile, yet has an adorable downtown brimming with 19th-century buildings and immense oak trees.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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The finish is long and sweet with lingering spice notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 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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This exercise brought memories of our dear old dad.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 30 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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First, there was the presentation of the Intercontinental Cup by the squad, the club’s newest prize won in Qatar on Wednesday, then a brilliant footballing display from Madrid and, of course, a beautiful tribute to Sevilla’s Jesus Navas in what his last game as a professional at age 39.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $23 at Amazon This compact portable lock box has a four-digit combination and is large enough to hold your passport, keys, cash, and precious jewelry.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Dar Tazi, Palais De Fes, Morocco One of the loveliest places to stay in Fez, Palais de Fes got its start as the city’s first modern-day restaurant, back in 1980—photos of the original owner with Ronald Reagan and Middle Eastern royals still hang on the walls.Ann Abel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 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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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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Named for a lovable neighborhood dog who spent his days sunning on the historic home’s porch, Poogan’s is the kind of place where everyone feels right at home.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Schwartz’s Sonic is lovable as ever, and Elba’s Knuckles is nicely delivered.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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