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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
Tote Bag $26 $20 Amazon How cute is this tote illustrated with classic novels?
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Okay, to be fair, Aliana has a cute, husky voice that sounds particularly good singing Christmas carols.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
The brand, synonymous with luxury thanks to its rich ingredients, includes the infamous moisturizing creams, a lifting and firming serum, the concentrated serum, and a revitalizing mask, all packed neatly in a cute, green shopping bag.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Tiny shampoo bottles are no longer seen as cute freebies by many travelers but as profligate waste when refillable larger containers make more environmental sense.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Okay, to be fair, Aliana has a cute, husky voice that sounds particularly good singing Christmas carols.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
The brand, synonymous with luxury thanks to its rich ingredients, includes the infamous moisturizing creams, a lifting and firming serum, the concentrated serum, and a revitalizing mask, all packed neatly in a cute, green shopping bag.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Tiny shampoo bottles are no longer seen as cute freebies by many travelers but as profligate waste when refillable larger containers make more environmental sense.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
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Dawson plays Maritza Cruz, a high-end celebrity attorney, pulled into a headline-making case involving Fatima, a cunning young waitress who is accused of serial poisoning and murdering 28 people.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since then, Putin has sought instead to rally the public to the defense of a motherland besieged by the perfidious and cunning West.Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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These giftable kicks are playful, affordable and will look great under your tree this year.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The whimsical look is a continuation of Rae and Allen’s playful style experimentation for an evolving pop protégé.Vogue, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because of the beautiful picture of being brave in that story.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Cognac is complex, featuring plum, fig, and licorice notes, a rich, spicy finish, and subtle vanilla undertones.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The palate has a mix of caramel, cinnamon sugar, and subtle spice, which offers a rich, layered experience.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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This includes smart TVs, non-gaming laptops, phones, tablets or third party gaming devices.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In response, social media companies’ algorithms to detect drug-selling behavior are getting smarter and are aggregating images and emojis, Fuller says.Mattha Busby, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Blazy’s style is synonymous with slick, sophisticated tailoring, lashings of leather and off-beat accessories — all of which feel a far cry from Chanel’s heritage quilting and bouclé.Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Light accumulation on untreated surfaces may create additional slick spots and travel difficulties during the evening commute.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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Only 38% of parents consider becoming a content creator to be a wise career choice.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This approach would be wiser than pushing for a package of immediate and flashy short-term concessions that would damage alliances without realigning them meaningfully.Rush Doshi, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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