as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with
The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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Recent Examples of personable
The season lost a smart, fun, personable player in Kishan.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
The stylish, personable star of USA Track & Field set numerous world records and won six Olympic medals, including three golds.
—Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Authenticity is rare, and people truly appreciate a person who can be knowledgeable, personable and authentic.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
The stylish, personable star of USA Track & Field set numerous world records and won six Olympic medals, including three golds.
—Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Authenticity is rare, and people truly appreciate a person who can be knowledgeable, personable and authentic.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Anyone looking for a pleasant way to take daily vitamins: Gummy vitamins taste good and may feel like a small treat.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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But there is a charming timelessness to the oldest of them, which carries the classy address of 430 N. Michigan Ave.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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But as Clover spends more time with Bee’s charming sister, Beth, and Bee can’t keep away from Clover’s ex-fiancee, Knox, the two women discover that a change of scenery might have been the perfect gift to themselves.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two hundred of her closest family and friends made it on the nice list and were invited to her winter celebration.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The coating can be a little uneven, with some parts thin and crisp and others clumpy, but overall the tenders offer a nice crunch.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cookie Break An easy icing technique gives classic sugar cookies a marbled finish in pretty pastels.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite pretty snowy scenes featured in movies and Christmas cards, not everyone welcomes it.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fruit is another unprocessed, sweet option for dessert that is both nutrient-dense and delicious, Siegel and Arévalo said.Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift has wrapped her epic Eras Tour with a final show in Canada, and fans have noticed a sweet moment that took place between her family during the concert's surprise song.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The wedding weekend kicked off with a welcome party at The Acoaxet Club.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Israel, Iran race to cement relations with Syrian rebels The sudden fall this weekend of the Assad regime, long backed by Iran and allied with its proxy forces in the region, represented a welcome development for Netanyahu.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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