1
as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
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as in playful
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
we're having a serious discussion here, so cut the cute remarks
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3
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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a cute couple
a cute name
cute clothes
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Recent Examples of cute
And, for those who have enough black leggings, the Cadent leggings come in several cute, punchy colorways.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 June 2025
Each comes in a clear jar with a cute pink label and 14 ounces of a pinkish-red soy-blend wax.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
Summer shoes, like strappy sandals and flip flops, look cute with just about any outfit but aren’t necessarily known for being the most supportive.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Memorial Day weekend brought a wave of excellent deals on investment pieces — from cute handbags to designer fragrances — which our savvy readers made the most out of.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cute
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 June 2025
Each comes in a clear jar with a cute pink label and 14 ounces of a pinkish-red soy-blend wax.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
Summer shoes, like strappy sandals and flip flops, look cute with just about any outfit but aren’t necessarily known for being the most supportive.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Memorial Day weekend brought a wave of excellent deals on investment pieces — from cute handbags to designer fragrances — which our savvy readers made the most out of.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cute
Adjective
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Particularly cunning or politically convenient women have infrequently maneuvered into the halls of power, but these female monarchs have served mostly as short detours during times when a male crown prince was either too young or too weak to stand on his own.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Anderson stands the original on its head: grooming Liesl as a successor, Zsa-zsa introduces her to a world where cunning and force hold sway.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Working with other young rappers—peers, not big brothers—yielded a looser, more playful Wayne who got to test his dexterity over popular instrumentals of the early aughts.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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The brown leather exterior means it can be dressed up with office clothes while its size and woven design are playful enough to work with casual looks like Birkenstocks, a tee, and loose jeans.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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Find antique treasures at Country Primitives and The Village Sampler; women’s clothing and accessories at Apricot Lane; and beautiful tabletop items at The Florida Room.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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For games that ran mostly fine on the original Switch, the upgrades are more subtle but still impressive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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The family secrets were subtle but pervasive, reverberating not just through this nuclear family, but also across generations.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, waving the flag of a foreign country isn’t prideful, or politically smart in the least.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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With the longer battery life, lighter design and smart safety features, this jetpack is definitely for anyone looking to make their underwater adventures more exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 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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Watch out for slippery roads: The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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For all the slick design deployed and mojo built in that opening blast, the sequence only temporarily masked what by that time was long clear in Denver: The Broncos had a bunch of guys at running back, but not the guy.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 June 2025
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Over the last two seasons, Alexander has missed 20 games due to injury, and adding him into a cornerback room that is already reeling from health issues would not be the wisest decision.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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