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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
Yet other candidates must have their say as well — chief among them Joseph Tremblay (John Lithgow), a centrist Canadian schemer, and Joshua Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati), a winsome Nigerian with a secret.
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Few words are more synonymous with Disney movies than wish, and taking that word and turning it into a story in which a winsome young heroine is partnered with a literal wishing star to stop a power-mad leader seems like a gimme.
—Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Among the family’s myriad winsome qualities is their sometimes laborious dedication to family tradition, with no occasion too small to merit its own generations-spanning ritual.
—Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Olsen vests Christina with the winsome energy of a hummingbird—vibrating with all her might is what holds her together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Few words are more synonymous with Disney movies than wish, and taking that word and turning it into a story in which a winsome young heroine is partnered with a literal wishing star to stop a power-mad leader seems like a gimme.
—Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Among the family’s myriad winsome qualities is their sometimes laborious dedication to family tradition, with no occasion too small to merit its own generations-spanning ritual.
—Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Olsen vests Christina with the winsome energy of a hummingbird—vibrating with all her might is what holds her together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
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Single Woman Defies Stigmas By Sending Out Solo Holiday Cards By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 Holiday cards are a cherished tradition, with cheerful family portraits gracing refrigerators nationwide each December.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pansies bloom for up to six months, coloring the winter garden in a range of cheerful hues.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Is that his technique for charming alumni and donors?Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Intimate! December 2023: Gomez puts a ring on it (but not that kind of ring) Is there anything more adorable than wearing your partner’s initial on a piece of jewelry?Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Later, Trevor climbs on top of Tony to smother him in kisses, followed by an adorable scene in the kitchen where Trevor lies atop Tony once again.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Like most at-home teeth-whitening options, teeth-whitening pens contain an active ingredient to remove stains and neutralize tones for a whiter, brighter effect.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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My dear friend Rodney Hines, who owns Métier Brewing Company, partnered with us.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Our love and thoughts are with Felix's dear wife, Kay, and the many friends and family who join us in mourning his passing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hurts has missed two games, while Love was injured Sunday and has sounded optimistic about his availability.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other Fed officials who spoke this week were more optimistic about lowering rates.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Big Sick Year: 2017 Runtime: 2h Director: Michael Showalter The wonderful screenwriters Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon basically told their own love story in this sweet and funny rom-com that Amazon picked up after audiences fell for it at Sundance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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And their mama is going to be crying my kid, my kid, my sweet innocent kid.Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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