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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
Trachtenberg, whose death at 39 was announced on February 26, spent much of her career playing the most likable version of a precocious brat, a know-it-all who gets away with just about everything thanks to her doe eyes and charisma.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Roberts was the Fred MacMurray of modern character actors: likable, earnest, and forever funny.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Hard to determine how likable Bergers is among his mates.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
In front of a jury, being likable suddenly matters.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Roberts was the Fred MacMurray of modern character actors: likable, earnest, and forever funny.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Hard to determine how likable Bergers is among his mates.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
In front of a jury, being likable suddenly matters.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
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Take a look at more below: Walmart, a big-box retailer popular among a wide range of consumers, has been especially attractive amid concerns about inflation, high grocery prices and the direction of the U.S. economy.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Collecting old art was posh and respectable, but in an America still scandalized by the sight of breasts, collecting modern art was outrageous.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ThinkCentre's display isn't the brightest but matches the IdeaCentre in color coverage, with respectable results for Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 despite not being designed for creative-focused tasks.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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Amsterdam is certainly a must-see city, with its charming canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and the moving Anne Frank House.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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Foreman retired from the sweet science for good in 1997.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Holloway made a long stretch pass to advance the puck up ice, and Broberg made a terrific read to gallop up the ice to turn it into a two-on-one and pulled off a sweet move to his backhand to clinch the 2 points.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The adorable hollow sweet hides the surprise inside, upping the fun of any Easter basket.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alfalfa, Spanky, and the rest of the He-Man Woman Haters Club are trying to win a special car race, but Alfalfa gets distracted by the adorable Darla, leading his friends to turn their backs on him.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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While striving for excellence is admirable, the real opportunity lies in eliminating friction points and meeting baseline expectations.—
Blake Morgan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Snow White deserved an update of sorts, and this is an admirable new take that certainly is one of the better live-action remakes from Disney.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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