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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a cute baby that no one could resist cooing over
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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 flippant
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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Recent Examples of cute
The cute purse holds small essentials, like a phone, wallet, keys, and lip gloss.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Style this over a swimsuit and flip-flops for a seaside lunch, or with sneakers for a cute and comfy daytime look.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Working remotely amid all of these responsibilities isn’t just a cute perk.
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Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Going out in the summertime means trying to stay cute and trendy but also supremely comfortable.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Style this over a swimsuit and flip-flops for a seaside lunch, or with sneakers for a cute and comfy daytime look.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Working remotely amid all of these responsibilities isn’t just a cute perk.
—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Going out in the summertime means trying to stay cute and trendy but also supremely comfortable.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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That doesn't enable cunning and unprincipled men to subvert the power of the people.
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For decades, humans mined antibiotic molecules from microbes and tweaked them to develop new drugs, staying ahead of evolution’s cunning countermeasures.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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Off a slick feed from Houssem Aouar, Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez scored his second goal of the game to give Algeria a 3-2 lead.
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Appollis made some slick dribbles to set up a right-footed shot from outside the box.
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Share a smart idea with a neighbor, then turn it into a clear message while your mind stays agile.
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The Knicks could, hypothetically, trade a starter to create space beneath the second apron to re-sign Robinson, but breaking up a starting five that just won a title is not a smart idea.
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Named after former First Lady Michelle Obama, Pear Nova's Michelle Our Mama is a gorgeous medium brown shade with neutral undertones.
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So far, that list includes luxurious hotels, gorgeous beaches, and a very special Neapolitan pizzeria.
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Obviously there’s a resemblance but in a really subtle and tasteful way.
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Your reward will be the sight of a tiny pale point with a subtle blue-green tint.
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“Cute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cute. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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