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also loveable
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Recent Examples of lovable
Cloud, who played lovable and earnest drug dealer Fezco in the show’s first two seasons, died at age 25 in 2023 due to an accidental overdose.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
With Kat written out of the show, there may not be a big enough story to tell for her lovable boyfriend.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Today, these lovable lap dogs have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
And the dogs cast for the comedic and scene-stealing role in the Boulder production are, indeed, very lovable.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
With Kat written out of the show, there may not be a big enough story to tell for her lovable boyfriend.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Today, these lovable lap dogs have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
And the dogs cast for the comedic and scene-stealing role in the Boulder production are, indeed, very lovable.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Hop on over to neighboring Mad Martha’s for ice cream, Murdick’s for fudge, and the adorable Edgartown Books for beach reads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Big Bear Valley's beloved baby eagles finally have names – and one moniker is a tribute to a dear friend of the nonprofit.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Nobody wants a grammar correction popping up in the middle of a sweet message from their partner.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Initially shy and reserved, according to her foster family, Cindy Lou is learning to come out of her shell and show her charming, sweet side.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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