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to cause (someone) to be loved or admired by (someone or something)
They endeared themselves to the whole town.
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Recent Examples of endeared
That his circumstances have changed doesn’t appear to have affected him as a person, something that has apparently endeared him to his teammates, per quarterback coach Bush Hamdan.
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Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The company got a boost from the Covid-19 pandemic and has tried to build on that momentum by investing in artificial intelligence, a decision that has endeared it to shareholders.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
There was no doubt the big all-Japanese fight had endeared fans to both the skills and personalities of the boxers.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Varland endeared himself to the fanbase with his electric stuff and habit of barking at teammates, cameras and anyone in sight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
From eating hot dogs in Hyde Park to dancing with a Hollywood heartthrob, the royals have endeared themselves to the American people.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But Sikich said Kirsten also endeared herself to her peers and staff.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The company got a boost from the Covid-19 pandemic and has tried to build on that momentum by investing in artificial intelligence, a decision that has endeared it to shareholders.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
There was no doubt the big all-Japanese fight had endeared fans to both the skills and personalities of the boxers.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Varland endeared himself to the fanbase with his electric stuff and habit of barking at teammates, cameras and anyone in sight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
From eating hot dogs in Hyde Park to dancing with a Hollywood heartthrob, the royals have endeared themselves to the American people.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But Sikich said Kirsten also endeared herself to her peers and staff.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Close is known for her bluntness and passion that has endeared her to fans and to her players.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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Does all kale need to be massaged?—
Zoe Denenberg,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Davidson said four staff members massaged about two gallons of canola oil onto Elmer for seven hours while feeding him occasionally.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts has commended Sasaki for being more open-minded about feedback and change this season.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In his latest letter, Uthmeier commended the league for altering the Rooney Rule language on its website after receiving his initial warning letter in March but added the revisions raise more questions.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Stellan Skarsgård complimented fellow juror Demi Moore on handling a range of challenging questions well, while Moore told him his answers were the shortest and funniest.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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In 2012, Lamas complimented Shayne’s parenting to Hollywood.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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When Buzzy disappeared, he was fully ingratiated with both communities.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Messages where Altman appears ingratiated to Musk seem to show that Musk did most of the heavy lifting when OpenAI was founded and therefore should be awarded damages up to $150 billion, which Musk intends to donate to OpenAI’s nonprofit.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Ostensibly set in Los Angeles (although the local geography is wonky as hell), the film is largely told from the point of view of shy, artistic teenager AJ (voiced by Will Sharpe), who is coaxed out of his shell by his best friend Cisco (Alejandro Antionio Ruiz).—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Aside from its rich taste coaxed in fruity olive oil, a tin is often less than four bucks.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the coordinated response from local and regional law enforcement agencies, including the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Manor Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bickerstaff repeatedly praised the growth and resilience of a roster that rapidly developed into a contender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Arizona Diamondbacks is congratulated by Corbin Carroll #7 and Geraldo Perdomo #2 after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of the MLB game against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on May 18, 2026 in Phoenix.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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They were joined by avid equestrienne Princess Anne, who congratulated the qualifiers for a thoroughbred riding event on scene.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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This is a story of such epic scale, yet of such personal and internal conflict, of a man who saved millions of lives, becoming both worshiped as a God and reviled as the devil.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The delicate, asthmatic Audrey worshiped her suave, playboy father.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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“Endeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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