endearing (to)

verb

Definition of endearing (to)next
present participle of endear (to)
as in ingratiating

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  1. appeasing
  2. consoling
  3. calming
  4. gratifying
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  • Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeasing
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  • Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of consoling
Verb
  • Playing on the wing and wearing knee pads and her now-iconic matte red lipstick, Maher burst into a nerve-calming tackle within seconds.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The calming voice of a bygone narrator from Radio Days plays over a rich color palette of the Mushroom Kingdom.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of calming
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  • Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • It's been gratifying just to see how much the industry has shifted, as a result of us coming out so loud.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratifying
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