as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
what an adorable old lady, so kind and sweet an adorable little cottage
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Recent Examples of adorable
And then get me a frame for this adorable Obama family photo that Barack and Michelle Obama both just posted to Instagram.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 June 2025
In the comment section, fans, along with Moore's celebrity friends, couldn't get over the adorable images.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 June 2025
Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adorable
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 June 2025
In the comment section, fans, along with Moore's celebrity friends, couldn't get over the adorable images.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 June 2025
Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorable
Adjective
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While most people may feel unlucky on Friday the 13th, Krispy Kreme is hoping to make its customers feel lucky with a sweet promotion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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This Recipe The catch: The sweet months-old baby of last summer who couldn’t walk or talk was now a fully functioning, less-than-demure toddler.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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And be sure to check out our outstanding Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas on what to get your dear old dad.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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This wine estate is located up a beautiful valley west of, and perpendicular to, the axis of the hills that form the Côte d’Or.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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When the competitions began in the 1990s, judges awarded points for things like beautiful architecture and keeping costs low.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The wide-ranging punishments for such sinful behavior could include a prohibition on wearing gold and other precious jewelry, as well as large tithes to monastic orders and the poor.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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On Thursday, June 5, The Valley couple, 35 and 41 years old, respectively, welcomed their fourth child into the world, announcing the precious news on Instagram.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The crook of land that frames Lewes to the east, Cape Henlopen, was first spotted by European eyes in 1609 by English explorer Henry Hudson and is now a lovely state park.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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From its unique patterns, eye-catching color combinations and lovely add-ons (mirror work, beads and tassles), the textile enthusiast felt a strong connection to the craft of ralli.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet each performance feels angled at a slightly different degree, one distinct acting turn making all the difference between a charming scoundrel, a depressed artist, a loyal sidekick, an aloof intellectual, or a precocious kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep. Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Who wouldn’t buy anything O’Connor, with his darling secret smile, tells them?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pratt broke out on the series as Andy Dwyer, a goofy but lovable musician who dated Aubrey Plaza’s cynical April Ludgate.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Gauche, trying a bit too hard, but also strangely lovable.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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“Adorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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