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
Some of the patterns may also be a little too childlike, but that’s a matter of personal preference.
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Mike Richard, Men's Health, 28 Oct. 2022
Some pieces wrestled with the turbulence and violence of the day, but others had a childlike quality.
—Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
As Payne slips deeper into his sober analyst role, Curry appears to be playing with more childlike joy than ever.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2022
Moving freely through this scenery called up a childlike joy.
—Tess Taylor, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2022
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Mike Richard, Men's Health, 28 Oct. 2022
Some pieces wrestled with the turbulence and violence of the day, but others had a childlike quality.
—Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
As Payne slips deeper into his sober analyst role, Curry appears to be playing with more childlike joy than ever.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2022
Moving freely through this scenery called up a childlike joy.
—Tess Taylor, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childlike
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By my naive estimation, our home sat at least three blocks south of the street no wildfire could realistically cross in any event other than the biblical apocalypse.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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His first assignment is prosecuting Ma Ka-kit (Mason Fung), a naive young man pressured by his legal team into pleading guilty to drug charges despite his innocence.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Organizations that proactively demonstrate transparency in their data practices and show a genuine commitment to ethical AI implementation will build greater trust with stakeholders.Joe Burton, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Still, incorporating advanced technology isn’t always simple.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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An Expert Opinion Ferrer, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Calma Counseling, emphasized the importance of staying true to one's personal values in tricky family situations.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true with the sun in Capricorn energizing your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Among high-profile foreign players, only French legend Patrick Vieira has tasted any real success in MLS, a league that in many ways asks more of managers than others.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pulley’s novel is inspired by real events: In September 1957, an explosion in the Soviet Union spread radioactive material, causing mass evacuations and contamination.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive advisor, stated that a driver of Colapinto’s ability would always be of natural interest to the team.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The America the Beautiful Pass—as the name suggests—is designed to encourage the public to explore the country’s natural and cultural landmarks.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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For anyone who thinks a pair of headphones aimed at drummers might be a bit unsophisticated and possibly a little brutal, nothing could be further from the truth.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Initially hesitant to accept her help, Chadwick warms to his TA thanks to her anxious but dedicated work ethic, as well as her flare for debate — a notable turn from the somewhat unsophisticated nature of Ronald’s relationship with Cecile in the 1999 film.Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Childlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childlike. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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