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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
Ferrell is an eminently likable performer whose many characters, from Ricky Bobby to Ron Burgundy, have become part of our cultural lexicon.
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Samantha Allen, Them, 12 Sep. 2024
Many likable leaders have walked onto the NFL stage and been wiped right off because of an inability to regularly meet the moment on game day.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
The show was likable enough (despite some weak sequences) and a winner in the ratings: Obi-Wan Kenobi opened to 1.03 billion minutes of viewing, according to Nielsen — even bigger than Mando season three’s opening of 823 million — and concluded with a strong 860 million for its finale.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Hahn is hilarious, which makes her likable good company, whatever her shenanigans or cutting remarks.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
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Samantha Allen, Them, 12 Sep. 2024
Many likable leaders have walked onto the NFL stage and been wiped right off because of an inability to regularly meet the moment on game day.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
The show was likable enough (despite some weak sequences) and a winner in the ratings: Obi-Wan Kenobi opened to 1.03 billion minutes of viewing, according to Nielsen — even bigger than Mando season three’s opening of 823 million — and concluded with a strong 860 million for its finale.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Hahn is hilarious, which makes her likable good company, whatever her shenanigans or cutting remarks.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
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This is one reason leeward ridges are so attractive to deer.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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The cartoon game will run on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+, the latest attempt by ESPN to devise new sports formats that are more attractive to young children and their families, perhaps, than the real thing.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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While cinephiles shudder to learn the opinions of their favorite French actors, Irish stars are assumed to have respectable politics by default.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Reviewer Mark Knapp rated a very similar Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 exceptionally well, noting its premium build quality and respectable performance for the price.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings.Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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The fragrantly sweet spiced rice and meat plov was moreish, as were the delightful local baklava.Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Mason and his beautiful girlfriend Sabrina (yes that’s her name) had a lovely night celebrating the end of an era!Colson Thayer, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The successor to the famed DB5—the car that Sean Connery catapulted to fame as James Bond in Goldfinger—the DB6 was lovely, delicate, and quick.Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Henson constructs an adorable miniature world for this special using a clever mix of puppets, marionettes, and animatronics, punctuated by soulful tunes by songwriter Paul Williams.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Here's a post-Turkey Day treat: A massive Anthropologie Black Friday sale is currently underway, with lots of adorable dish sets, cozy bedding, and even a few rugs on clearance.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Because lawfare has shaken the foundations that hold society together, Eastwood’s ambivalence toward social criticism in his best recent films is admirable, but this is not necessarily a method for great moviemaking.Armond White, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aspirational thinking is healthy and admirable, but not in all cases.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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That book centers on Quasimodo, the cathedral's bell-ringer, and Esmeralda, a kind and beautiful street dancer.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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There's a beautiful glow-in-the-dark version but it's sold out.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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