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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
The young biker leans back and smiles at Gately and gives an affable shrug and blatts away, a halter top’s tits mashed against his back.
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The always affable 27-year-old paused for just a moment before answering the question.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
For Regis Schultz, JD’s affable group chief executive, the logic is straightforward and a natural extension of current shopping behavior.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Brooke Williamson, and more) take on the game.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The always affable 27-year-old paused for just a moment before answering the question.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
For Regis Schultz, JD’s affable group chief executive, the logic is straightforward and a natural extension of current shopping behavior.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Brooke Williamson, and more) take on the game.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
Adjective
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In an email to employees, Chairman of the Board Michael Wichterich said Expand Energy's move to Houston will be completed by mid-2026 but promised the Oklahoma City workforce will be unaffected by the relocation.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lids are generally more durable and can be reused multiple times, while parchment paper can only be reused a few times if its quality remains unaffected.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Next on the line is a woman who is more gracious to Kendrick, but didn’t seem to get the memo that the East Coast-West Coast rivalry ended decades ago.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As hospitable as the whole Slagsvol family is, the episode really revolves around Austen and Salley and Craig and Charley, like some Dollar Store version of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Notably, young calves have thinner blubber and more limited thermal insulation than adults, which makes warmer breeding areas much more hospitable than the frigid Arctic seas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The pair leaned in close for a casual selfie, sharing the beach day with her followers.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Locking that feature risks alienating casual users who rely on free access.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this feels outside of your comfort zone, opt for a simple, pleasant one-line opening.—
Outside,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some camp host jobs also have very specific (but usually mellow) requirements.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even Nickelback’s biggest songs are the mellowest.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The potluck is chaotic but really nice.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
11 Feb. 2026
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And if there is a next step, that would be nice.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pair your pick with easygoing trousers and pumps to dress it up, or go with track pants and slim sneakers for a more casual look.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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He was known for the warm bass vocals and easygoing presence that helped anchor the group’s sophisticated harmonies and modern pop sensibility.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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