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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
Panarin embraced it with a combination of zeal and naivety that endeared him to the Blueshirts faithful.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Back then, pilgrimages to Mar-a-Lago and cameos at the inauguration were, CEOs thought, a way to influence the president, whose bid-ask approach to governing endeared many in the business community to Trump during his first term.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Lake has also endeared himself to his teammates, as evidenced by Kobie Turner‘s widened smile when Lake’s name came up with reporters following the Rams’ 37-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Throughout the ’50s, her appearance in risqué French films, some directed by then-husband Roger Vadim, endeared her to future giants of the nouvelle vague.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2025
Humphries, making the signature play of his career and perhaps San Diego’s Super Bowl season, displayed the grit that endeared him to teammates.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The McCallister house's charm has endeared fans for decades with its patterned wallpaper, grand staircase in the entryway and bold colors throughout.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Justin Vernon’s midwestern charm and pliable falsetto has always endeared him to indie-rock dads raised on Michael McDonald, but starting a family himself between Bon Iver projects turned this year’s Sable, Fable into a deep examination of the fatherly adult contemporary figure in popular music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Zoeller, born in New Albany, Indiana, turned professional in 1973 and quickly became known for his humor and easygoing personality, which endeared him to fans and fellow players.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Back then, pilgrimages to Mar-a-Lago and cameos at the inauguration were, CEOs thought, a way to influence the president, whose bid-ask approach to governing endeared many in the business community to Trump during his first term.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Lake has also endeared himself to his teammates, as evidenced by Kobie Turner‘s widened smile when Lake’s name came up with reporters following the Rams’ 37-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Throughout the ’50s, her appearance in risqué French films, some directed by then-husband Roger Vadim, endeared her to future giants of the nouvelle vague.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2025
Humphries, making the signature play of his career and perhaps San Diego’s Super Bowl season, displayed the grit that endeared him to teammates.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The McCallister house's charm has endeared fans for decades with its patterned wallpaper, grand staircase in the entryway and bold colors throughout.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Justin Vernon’s midwestern charm and pliable falsetto has always endeared him to indie-rock dads raised on Michael McDonald, but starting a family himself between Bon Iver projects turned this year’s Sable, Fable into a deep examination of the fatherly adult contemporary figure in popular music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Zoeller, born in New Albany, Indiana, turned professional in 1973 and quickly became known for his humor and easygoing personality, which endeared him to fans and fellow players.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared
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Myricks then applied it on the back of her hand and evenly massaged the product around the face, focusing on areas with texture or larger pores.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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The other two guys, who are wearing undies when not getting massaged, are giving the lightest and most cursory of touches to either the shoulders or the calves.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alexey Miranchuk wasn’t aware that manager Gerardo Martino has repeatedly complimented him any time he has been asked about the conundrum of he and Miguel Almirón playing together.—
Doug Roberson,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ball quickly ingratiated herself into Austin’s music scene.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Larry ingratiated himself with Talia's roommates and friends, cooking and ordering elaborate meals and having deep conversations with them.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Renée coaxed a complete sentence.—
Richard Greenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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This has created new temptations, particularly for the young people now being coaxed into putting their weekly allowance toward randomized Call of Duty loot boxes and Polymarket wagers.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has also long praised the game as a powerful teacher of judgement.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Everyone congratulated us for making it here from the Olympic qualification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Crosetto congratulated the officers on their effective response.—
Sharon Braithwaite,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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One moment they’re worshiped on social media; the next, they’re scorched.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 4,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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