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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dewy-eyed
Adjective
  • The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.
    Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Similarly naive are Trump’s and Biden’s attempts to regulate access to AI information — such as China’s AI restrictions.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Those who are not vaccinated are susceptible to the disease, Calendar said.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Bigleaf hydrangeas are susceptible to moisture loss through their large leaves and may require extra irrigation during the heat of summer.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That innocent people are disappearing into El Salvador’s prisons is no secret—making the embrace of Bukele a disturbing signal of just how far a strongman can go without losing political ground.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The proliferation of issue-position groups is made easier by the ability to quickly find and connect with people who share your views via the internet and social media.
    Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Finding a great car seat toy can make traveling with a baby much easier and more enjoyable.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Will people be more open and accept that a simple, inexpensive date isn’t the sign of low effort but rather a reflection of the economy none of us asked for?
    Myisha Battle, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Its second life on streaming has guided new viewers to the simple charms of one of the best mystery shows of all time.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • When reports of Sada Baby’s arrest emerged, the rapper’s wide-eyed mug shot quickly went viral on social media.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In another legend, the monk was said to have cut off his eyelids to avoid falling asleep during his meditation, one explanation for the doll’s wide-eyed stare.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Bad spelling and grammar ensured that most users deleted the message, leaving only the most gullible users in the pipeline.
    Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The results were hilarious, but Gould also won hearts as the affable (if a bit gullible) victim of the ruse.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Dewy-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dewy-eyed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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