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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
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as in playful
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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a cute couple
a cute name
cute clothes
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Recent Examples of cute
Thankfully, there’s no shortage of new inspiration in the form of the trendy bags, statement belts, and cute jewelry populating runways and streets right now.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
For a looser fit that pairs well with a cute cami top or light cardigan, consider the Isla Baggie Short, also currently on sale.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
The teens lined up with their parents at a Boyle Heights warehouse this week in search of a tiny bit of familiarity — a Squishmallow plush toy, lipstick, a T-shirt, some eye shadow, a cute hair accessory.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The kids were very cute & the crates were very broken.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
For a looser fit that pairs well with a cute cami top or light cardigan, consider the Isla Baggie Short, also currently on sale.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
The teens lined up with their parents at a Boyle Heights warehouse this week in search of a tiny bit of familiarity — a Squishmallow plush toy, lipstick, a T-shirt, some eye shadow, a cute hair accessory.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The kids were very cute & the crates were very broken.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The episode also introduced Andy Garcia as Galino, a powerful and cunning cartel boss.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Black Friday had become a competitive event requiring planning and cunning to get the good deals first.—
Mary Meehan,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Photo: Nadav Kander for New York Magazine What Chained for Life did through its playful deconstruction of exploitation movies, A Different Man does in more structural ways.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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The guest rooms, dreamed up by avant-garde French designer Philippe Starck, reflect his signature minimalist, yet playful style.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Creators on Etsy can take the fabric of a pet’s collar and turn it into jewelry, and there are even ways to turn their ashes or fur into beautiful keepsake memorials.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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These subtle forms of communication—often overshadowed by verbal expression—strengthen emotional connections, offer comfort and convey understanding in ways words cannot.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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For those who don’t mesh with the plum tones of Black Honey can shop Clinique Pink Honey instead, which offers the same sheer wash of color in an even more subtle pink tone.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Best Packing Essentials Deals For frequent travelers, packing smart is important, and these products can make all the difference.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2025
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That led to his breakout success with The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt as the friendly and smart but disfigured title character in Victorian England and Anthony Hopkins as the doctor who tries to treat him.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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December is a lovely time to be in Lisbon for the Christmas markets, the largest of which is Wonderland Lisboa, which also has attractions like ice skating and a Ferris wheel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Alabama The following counties will be impacted by slick road conditions: Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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They’re lined with cozy, supportive cotton fur and have rubber soles that are an asset against slick, snowy terrain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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For example, tying the knot on the same weekend as the Super Bowl in the city where the event is taking place may not be wise, as hotel availability will likely be limited and room rates may be much higher than normal.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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