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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
she was a bright, winsome gamine who could draw a smile out of anyone
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
in her new role, the actress again displays the winsome charm that has made her an audience favorite
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
an actress who specialized in playing winsome ingenues in romantic comedies
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Recent Examples of winsome
Olsen vests Christina with the winsome energy of a hummingbird—vibrating with all her might is what holds her together.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Its first six-episode arc (of a twelve-episode season) largely separates the core four, losing much of the winsome rapport that defined 2023’s Mutant Mayhem.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, within the central ring of canals but traditionally a quiet residential area, is now frequented by selfie-snapping visitors — many of them drawn by rapturous descriptions on social media of the neighborhood’s winsome domesticity.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Her short, winsome and unpretentious solo set did an even nicer job of setting a table than all the servers busy setting up dinners in the Bowl’s box areas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
Its first six-episode arc (of a twelve-episode season) largely separates the core four, losing much of the winsome rapport that defined 2023’s Mutant Mayhem.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, within the central ring of canals but traditionally a quiet residential area, is now frequented by selfie-snapping visitors — many of them drawn by rapturous descriptions on social media of the neighborhood’s winsome domesticity.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Her short, winsome and unpretentious solo set did an even nicer job of setting a table than all the servers busy setting up dinners in the Bowl’s box areas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
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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 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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When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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In videos, the adorable, if neurotic, sheepadoodle taps buttons related to play, outside, or poop, and her enthusiastic human owner and trainer fulfills requests while engaging in something that resembles back and forth conversation.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jeff is an adorable menace here, and he’s quickly become an internet darling.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The double layering feels a little less preppy and more fashion-forward, and the bright red adds a cheery color pop.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, Martin said goodbye to dear friends, including her former husband's family, and left to join her brother in a sunny, remote huddle of mobile homes in Arizona called Bouse.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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This lovely man who was quite a dear friend, having worked together so closely, he was simply gone.Rachel Martin, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 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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My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Singing in Spanish, too, was really beautiful, because the words are so powerful.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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