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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
as the show's affable host, she keeps the freewheeling gabfest from getting out of hand
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical
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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable
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Recent Examples of affable
Film Festival, shows the private turmoil behind the comedian’s affable facade.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Their alternatively affable and tense banter in front of the camera depict a fraught father-son relationship in miniature, but also how self-aware and intelligent Adrian could be even in his lowest moments.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Liam is a tornado of affable douchbaggery, rolling from insult to confrontation to huge chorus, while Noel strums a few paces off-center, a wily smirk the only flicker of emotion on his face.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Yet Jerry seemed unfazed — smiling, affable, along for the (unexpected) ride.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Their alternatively affable and tense banter in front of the camera depict a fraught father-son relationship in miniature, but also how self-aware and intelligent Adrian could be even in his lowest moments.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Liam is a tornado of affable douchbaggery, rolling from insult to confrontation to huge chorus, while Noel strums a few paces off-center, a wily smirk the only flicker of emotion on his face.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Yet Jerry seemed unfazed — smiling, affable, along for the (unexpected) ride.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
Adjective
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While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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With news of Redford’s death Tuesday at age 89, several Tiburon residents remembered him as a gracious, unassuming man who liked to walk around town and patronize local restaurants.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, researchers found widespread deposits of sepiolite, a mineral that forms in low-temperature, alkaline waters considered highly hospitable from an Earth perspective.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Was there ever an environment less hospitable to humans?—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From casual tunics to dressier button-down shirts that’ll pair perfectly with your entire fall wardrobe, Amazon’s best long-sleeve blouses are all under $35 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Rumsey’s journey from casual interest to reseller highlights the growing appeal of compact VTOLs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The exterior design is understated and pleasant.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dog-friendly outdoor space practically beckons visitors to grab a glass and a seat to while away a pleasant weekend afternoon.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Get the recipe > The mellow sweetness of summer corn and lobster meat harmonize beautifully in this ultimate summer soup.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These aren't nice-to-haves anymore.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The futon mattress is comfortable and has a nice weight distribution thanks to the pocket springs wrapped in polyester fiber.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their easygoing relationship has been forged for nearly a decade as the DLC-ID founder had already designed eight of restaurateur Matt’s local eateries, including Che Fico, the beloved Italian spot that first cemented his name in the city’s culinary scene in 2018.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 Sep. 2025
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My cousin, usually an easygoing person, is already furious with several guests who have declined her invitation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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