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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
Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The film follows Paddington (voiced with endearing warmth by Ben Whishaw), a polite bear from Peru who finds himself in London searching for a home.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Fans of Agatha Christie-style cozy mysteries will have a blast puzzling these out alongside our endearing fake-detective.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Trading a whodunit for a slow-motion train wreck about an endearing criminal whose very, very bad decisions inspire the ire of a vicious biker gang and the titular task force, Task stars Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones and Silvia Dionicio.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The film follows Paddington (voiced with endearing warmth by Ben Whishaw), a polite bear from Peru who finds himself in London searching for a home.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Malek has the temerity to play the character as a real nerd, which is to say someone who’s not immediately endearing.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Fans of Agatha Christie-style cozy mysteries will have a blast puzzling these out alongside our endearing fake-detective.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endearing
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Chulianyouhuo Plus-size Pumpkin Long-sleeve Top This top's adorable pumpkin image is fun to show off, but it can also be worn as a bottom shirt with a lot of layers.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pets Alive Mama and Baby Turtle Go under the sea with Mama Turtle and her little ones with this adorable toy that brings them to life!—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, this third movie found a way to pay tribute to this character in a very subtle, charming and funny way, by making references to some of her most iconic and hilarious lines, for example.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, many of us lost a dear friend.—
Ted Cruz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This final betrayal will be his undoing, as the enraged creature, doomed to live without connection, care, or love, finally snaps and destroys everything Victor holds dear.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Create some suspense and anticipation by going in slowly, starting with the head and just massaging it slightly with the tip of your tongue.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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Certainly not once the front and rear heated seats and front massaging seats are powered on.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Newly acquired Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons wasted no time ingratiating himself into the Packers-Detroit Lions rivalry.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks, Apple and Home Depot didn’t flourish by ingratiating themselves with presidents but by serving the needs of consumers.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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The two hang out in what appears to be a backstage area and chat it up in a conversation that finds Musk complimenting West on the production before revealing relationship woes in an intimate and candid moment.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Start by complimenting their service or product, and feel free to crack jokes and make small talk with the rep.—
Rose Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Endearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endearing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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