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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
Named for a lovable neighborhood dog who spent his days sunning on the historic home’s porch, Poogan’s is the kind of place where everyone feels right at home.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Schwartz’s Sonic is lovable as ever, and Elba’s Knuckles is nicely delivered.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Swaggering ex-con Sullivan’s conscience manifests in the form of Father Jerry Connolly (Pat O’Brien), the childhood friend turned cleric who does his best to keep the wise guys in line and set another example for the lovable, mischievous Dead End Kids.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Sandler co-wrote the original 1996 motion picture and also starred as the titular Happy Gilmore, a lovable loser who only ever wanted to be a professional hockey player.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Schwartz’s Sonic is lovable as ever, and Elba’s Knuckles is nicely delivered.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Swaggering ex-con Sullivan’s conscience manifests in the form of Father Jerry Connolly (Pat O’Brien), the childhood friend turned cleric who does his best to keep the wise guys in line and set another example for the lovable, mischievous Dead End Kids.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Sandler co-wrote the original 1996 motion picture and also starred as the titular Happy Gilmore, a lovable loser who only ever wanted to be a professional hockey player.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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Under a glaze of ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and spice, the chicken is tender, sweet, and packed with tang and bite.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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But this chocolate cherry manicure is the ultimate sweet treat: classic, glamorous, and a little bit edgy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is a kind of hybrid memoir, featuring beautiful images.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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For more upscale elegance, try this adorable Sculpted Bow Stemmed Wine Glass, $18 for two at Urban Outfitters, which are great for bubbly drinks.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The oddly adorable serial killer thriller featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals in a Norman Rockwell-ish small town struck the right weird tone in a weird year.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Choose from 12 precious watercolor flower designs for a unique, cozy gift that looks good on any body type.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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For many, this includes exploring the world and to experience some of its most precious and fascinating wildlife, landscapes, cultures and ancient sites.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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December is a lovely time to be in Lisbon for the Christmas markets, the largest of which is Wonderland Lisboa, which also has attractions like ice skating and a Ferris wheel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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