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 personable presenter not only got on with people but managed to befriend a family of gorillas in the forests of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Colleagues describe Perakis-Valat as equal parts competitive and personable, an exacting leader who uses humor to defuse tense situations, someone who inspires his teams with intelligence and warmth.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
On-screen, Attenborough developed a personable style that quickly became his hallmark.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Allen was personable and game to talk about what the last few months have been like.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Colleagues describe Perakis-Valat as equal parts competitive and personable, an exacting leader who uses humor to defuse tense situations, someone who inspires his teams with intelligence and warmth.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
On-screen, Attenborough developed a personable style that quickly became his hallmark.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Allen was personable and game to talk about what the last few months have been like.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Branham recalled how raucous the crowd was and how gracious Busch was interacting with fans.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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There’s an art to being a gracious guest.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The charming star hockey player is 20 in Kennedy’s 2015 book The Mistake.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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And just like that, the Canadiens’ issues in this series were summed up in one play, with a nice, pretty bow on it.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Elantra’s entry-level SE trim is equipped with the basics plus a few nice extras such as wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For more of a no-frills option that’s still functional and pretty, check out this 38-inch-tall bird bath.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The simpler, cheaper, more snow-friendly autonomous driving hardware is welcome, too.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Which made what unfolded Saturday afternoon at UC San Diego all the sweeter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The whisky is sweet and enticing on the nose, with aromas of vanilla fudge, toffee, apricot jam, and a touch of fresh barley grist.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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