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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
you have to wonder about people who don't find kittens and puppies endearing
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits
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as in worshiping
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 endearing
Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 8 July 2025
But his resilience and willingness to stay were his endearing legacy to his coaching staff.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Last summer, Cranston shared a series of scenic photos of their trip to Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, including this endearing pic of the pair sitting on a train.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 8 July 2025
But his resilience and willingness to stay were his endearing legacy to his coaching staff.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
Verb
There’s solid physical comedy, clever quips, and endearing family bonding — and Meester isn’t the only actor capable of delivering them.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Not a grown adult who will challenge them and hold them to account, but a subservient voice that will give them compliments and find their faults endearing.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
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Where To Eat In Madison Start the day with a freshly baked croissant, fruit tart, or quiche at Patisserie on Main (above), an adorable French bakery where everything is made on-site.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Those resources also power the factories that crank out defensive units that automatically fight to protect your castle from periodic waves of enemies (in adorable pixelated animations that take place on a battlefield to the right of your castle).—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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The beautiful building, colored with stained glass and retro pastoral art, and its sprawling patio, provide one of the most charming settings to enjoy a barbecue meal in Central Texas.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The cast includes Andrew Scott as Richard Rodgers, Simon Delaney as Oscar Hammerstein, Cillian Sullivan as Stephen Sondheim, and Bobby Cannavale as the charming barkeep trying not to serve Lorenz too much, or at all.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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If Snyder – or you, my dear reader – wants the most family-friendly state, the rankings say move to Iowa.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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Port, who shares her son with husband Tim Rosenman, shared exclusive photos with PEOPLE and gave an inside look at all the sweet details.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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From glamorous treatments to sweet touches like the Ice Cream Manicure and Pedicure for younger guests, this spa delivers rejuvenation as both an art and an everyday ritual.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2024
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Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
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What good is a data-sharing collaboration where no one (at least without coaxing) wants to share data?—
Dhiraj Bhat,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Tech companies are slowly but surely coaxing filmmakers into tinkering with their AI tools.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2024
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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