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or likeable
as in loved
easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities
Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
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Recent Examples of likable
The players who receive profile treatment are generally likable if inconsistently central to that action.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But Bradford actually forges quite the likable guy and, especially when joined by Guth, a lovely singer, the sound that comes from the stage is quite rich.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Playing a likable but selfish loser, Zahn has never been better; and the boyish, charming Walker freaks out like nobody’s business; the film’s greatest asset is the fraternal chemistry between these two.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Tiffany Stratton Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
WWE has done a great job building up this celebrity tag team match, and Jelly Roll has been a natural as a humble, likable babyface looking to give Logan Paul his comeuppance.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But Bradford actually forges quite the likable guy and, especially when joined by Guth, a lovely singer, the sound that comes from the stage is quite rich.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Playing a likable but selfish loser, Zahn has never been better; and the boyish, charming Walker freaks out like nobody’s business; the film’s greatest asset is the fraternal chemistry between these two.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Tiffany Stratton Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
WWE has done a great job building up this celebrity tag team match, and Jelly Roll has been a natural as a humble, likable babyface looking to give Logan Paul his comeuppance.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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The 2026’s new lights freshen its exterior appearance, while updates like the crisp HUD and 12.3-inch touch screen add to the appeal of an attractive and accommodating cabin.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Plus, with all due respect, Utah has not proven to be an attractive destination for star free agents.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The most expensive player added this offseason was offensive lineman James Daniels, who signed a respectable three-year deal that could be worth $24 million.—
Omar Kelly
August 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the finals, SFC followed with a respectable showing in a 13-8 loss to Bishop’s.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The area offers an array of quaint seaside communities to explore, but one of its most charming spots isn’t on the water at all.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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The area, which also includes Milan and Lake Como, is even trending with travelers this year thanks to its vibrant city life, charming lakefront resorts, and gorgeous villages.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These two-bite muffins are just the sweet treat to finish it off.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Summer is a season of leisurely lunches, sunset cocktails, and sweet treats.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The film’s docufiction-like honesty is the most conspicuous here: to imagine that the Mother Teresa whom the world knows mostly as a faultless octogenarian might have as a younger woman had similar intense moments of extreme conflicting emotions is humanizing, and lovely.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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These gorgeous plants don’t mind the heat and humidity, and their lovely, papery blooms last for weeks and weeks throughout the summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In July, the Happy Gilmore 2 actor shared several adorable photos of himself and his now-fiancée spending time with friends and Swift’s brother, Austin.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Aug. 2025
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One of my favorite stops was Fox in the Snow Café, an adorable bakery in the Italian Village whose popularity is often measured by the long lines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The creativity behind many of these battles is, and has always been, admirable.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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William Pratt Clermont Donald Trump’s effort to end wars around the world is admirable if not entirely within the president’s job description.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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First crushes, first loves, the beautiful days of summer, and heartbreak are what made this book an instant hit with teens.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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