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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
as the show's affable host, she keeps the freewheeling gabfest from getting out of hand
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical
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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable
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Recent Examples of affable
The vote will be far from a lay up for the affable Louisiana conservative, even with the endorsement of President-elect Trump, the party’s undisputed leader.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Lauper was affable and entertaining throughout, deftly balancing both quirky and moving moments.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Greg Gumbel, the affable and low-key sportscaster who for more than five decades was a convivial play-by-play voice and studio host for N.F.L. games, Super Bowls, the Olympics and, most memorably, the madness that descends on college basketball every March, died on Friday at his home in Davie, Fla.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
An affable divorcé who’s been wondering why his old friend Gi-hun disappeared.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Lauper was affable and entertaining throughout, deftly balancing both quirky and moving moments.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Greg Gumbel, the affable and low-key sportscaster who for more than five decades was a convivial play-by-play voice and studio host for N.F.L. games, Super Bowls, the Olympics and, most memorably, the madness that descends on college basketball every March, died on Friday at his home in Davie, Fla.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
An affable divorcé who’s been wondering why his old friend Gi-hun disappeared.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
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Sundance is rolling towards us and so far our packaging has been unaffected.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Getty said that vegetation on the property burned but that structures are unaffected and its collections and staff are safe. More than 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed on Wednesday because of the wildfires.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Dalin was gracious in the moment, but those close to him and the campaign acknowledge that the sting was real.George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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The hotel feels grown-up and staff effusively handle all of your needs with a striking level of gracious humility.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In an even less hospitable part of Utah Territory, an injured horse prompts Isaac to stop for the night, the rest of which is spent getting to know his companions a bit better.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The weather was relatively hospitable for late December on the future site of the Mall of America.Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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These boots are ideal for pairing with both casual and slightly dressier looks and their platform design lengthened our legs slightly.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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This can be a seat cover if your dog is larger, mellow, or likes to lay out.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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The substitutability with coffee was even further cemented by a splash of my preferred milk, which brought it close to a super rich spiced tea, but much mellower than, say, masala chai.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Two big, easygoing undercurrents are shaping 2025’s fashion trends: boho and prep.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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This easygoing directness is repeated in the interior blueprint.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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