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also loveable
as in sweet
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
Clean Slate, a mixed bag of lovable characters and stale one-liners, captures the appeal of that optimism but suffers from its naïveté in an era very different from the 1970s.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Chiefs dynasty timeline: How lovable losers became an evil empire.
—Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Tufts University and Georgetown University Law Center graduate is remembered for her legal prowess and lovable, vibrant personality.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Chiefs dynasty timeline: How lovable losers became an evil empire.
—Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Tufts University and Georgetown University Law Center graduate is remembered for her legal prowess and lovable, vibrant personality.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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Several of Kotb's followers commented their support and enthusiasm for the sweet video.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The raspberry preserves and powdered sugar offer a sweet component while the ham and egg give it a savory twist.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While some critics find Brutalism’s heavy look and utilitarian use of materials like concrete, brick and glass harsh – even ugly – there is a beautiful intent behind them.—
Michael Allen,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Misconceptions are spreading almost as fast as the excitement for what is a really simple, beautiful event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The 63-year-old actor also added three other throwback images of them throughout the years, including an adorable photo of them cuddling in front of the ocean, while another beachside photo included them posing on a cliff overlooking the ocean.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The attraction welcomed a new litter of the adorable, semi-aquatic animal — the North American River Otter — on Wednesday.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The soot covers the faces of workers who spend hours inside every day extracting the precious material from sand.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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People are unnecessarily precious about protecting their seasoning though.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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