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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
The lovable alien even busted through the Thunderbolts* Wheaties box.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2025
He was voiced by the late David Ogden Stiers in the original, serving as a lovable, quirky mad scientist responsible for creating Stitch.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 24 May 2025
George Wendt, the actor best known for playing lovable barfly Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers, has died at age 76.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Whether playing the lovable goof who couldn’t tell left from right, or hilariously claiming Cena was his childhood hero (despite being five years older), Killings turned even throwaway segments into Saturday Night Live-worthy skits.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 May 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2025
He was voiced by the late David Ogden Stiers in the original, serving as a lovable, quirky mad scientist responsible for creating Stitch.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 24 May 2025
George Wendt, the actor best known for playing lovable barfly Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers, has died at age 76.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Whether playing the lovable goof who couldn’t tell left from right, or hilariously claiming Cena was his childhood hero (despite being five years older), Killings turned even throwaway segments into Saturday Night Live-worthy skits.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Satisfy savory or sweet cravings with avocado toast or pastries, and grab a Reuben panini for the road.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Their beautiful bi-level home is hidden on a backstreet in Palermo.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In the back of The Testaments is a beautiful dedication to me and some of the cast members.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter This adorable Melissa & Doug wooden sandwich counter is an excellent toy to encourage counting, sorting, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
23 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 22, Hailey, 28, shared an adorable photo on her Instagram Stories to celebrate the infant turning 9 months old.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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