as in naive
resembling or suggesting a child; like that of a child
a childlike honesty He had a childlike innocence that others found endearing.
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Recent Examples of childlike
MacTaggart is part of a throng of young people who are turning to analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration.
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Gatwa approaches the role with a childlike wonder that’s both charming and quite fun to watch, lending the series an even more overtly playful, popcorn tone.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The monochromatic set elevates the scallop with a textured embroidery, keeping it from feeling too childlike or overly saccharine.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s an element of childlike wonder to it all, fantasy made real.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Gatwa approaches the role with a childlike wonder that’s both charming and quite fun to watch, lending the series an even more overtly playful, popcorn tone.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The monochromatic set elevates the scallop with a textured embroidery, keeping it from feeling too childlike or overly saccharine.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s an element of childlike wonder to it all, fantasy made real.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childlike
Adjective
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In Wuthering Heights, Oliver played Isabella Linton, an initially naïve woman infatuated with ideas of romance whose are opened to the reality around her.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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The opera is about Don José, a naive young man who leaves his small town to join the Spanish army.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Verbal commitments should lead to genuine action, even if we’re intimidated by what must be done.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The service Utterly Balinese and therefore utterly lovely—all smiles and genuine ‘how-has-your-day-beens’.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chamblee Police launch a new real-time crime center, using advanced technology to track and prevent crime across the city.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, ultrafast electron microscopy provides a powerful tool for studying how materials behave under dynamic conditions, enabling scientists to directly link nanoscale structure with real-time physical processes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rock and pop are often unsophisticated, or downright dumb.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many are installed with minimal security by unsophisticated users who fail to set up passwords or install security patches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Childlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childlike. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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