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
Drawn in by Grubbs' personable demeanor, his presence on the national pickleball scene and his outward professions of faith, hundreds of people from across the U.S. took the offer.
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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
From reviewing food and sharing recommendations to giving travel tips, Lately makes her content personable for her audience.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Later, Kyle tells Kerry that Caio’s leadership could be more personable since his approach is more focused on the engineering part of the job than guest experience, a crucial part of Below Deck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 June 2025
In fact, many found AI content to be more personable and enjoyable, possibly due to its simplicity and accessibility.
—Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
From reviewing food and sharing recommendations to giving travel tips, Lately makes her content personable for her audience.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Later, Kyle tells Kerry that Caio’s leadership could be more personable since his approach is more focused on the engineering part of the job than guest experience, a crucial part of Below Deck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 June 2025
In fact, many found AI content to be more personable and enjoyable, possibly due to its simplicity and accessibility.
—Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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In her first interview as a filmmaker, Renée Zellweger is as gracious as ever.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
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And Phil and Chris were incredibly gracious throughout that process.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 25-year-old is always pleasant and wearing a big smile.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Having visited the dome myself, the clearest impression that stays with me is how Hiroshima isn’t just surprisingly pleasant, but beautiful.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But overall, my personal experience was of waking up feeling incredibly cheerful.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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When everything goes right, the airlines’ practiced, cheerful funneling and cajoling, plus the snacks and in-seat entertainment, make the experience feel anodyne and efficient.—
Jeff Wise,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The area offers an array of quaint seaside communities to explore, but one of its most charming spots isn’t on the water at all.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Bagel Bake Tucked into a charming corner in Sarıyer, Bagel Bake is a beyond cozy cafe with bagel sandwiches that will transport you to New York.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both Trejo and Crowley rode in the 2025 Centennial Tucson Rodeo, a nice mirroring of the agency’s own 100-year history.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The extra dose of corn flour brought a nice sweetness, and the new recipe stuck.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pretty, glossy evergreen foliage forms a soft and dense rounded mound that can be pruned or left to grow natural.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Marrakesh Set of 4 Outdoor Melamine Cereal Bowls These melamine cereal bowls feature a pretty floral detail inside and arched patterns around the exterior rim—a pretty balance of simple and chic.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These two-bite muffins are just the sweet treat to finish it off.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Summer is a season of leisurely lunches, sunset cocktails, and sweet treats.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The latter is one of the great originals of the Dirty South, and a new verse from him is always welcome.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bowers argued that while stronger research is welcome, cutting off services altogether harms real people.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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