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or likeable
as in loved
easy to like; having pleasant or appealing qualities
Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
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Recent Examples of likable
Season 2 is set in 1994, with senior year of high school underway for Ted the foul-mouthed teddy bear and the likable but awkward John.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
In the Ellis interview, Tarantino disparaged several veteran actors typically considered to be among the more professional, talented, and likable in the industry.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Zack King is a standout with his likable, naturalistic performance as Leo, the smartest, most mature and selfless member of the friend group.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Wood is one of the nicest and most good-natured people in the game, an affable and hugely likeable north-easterner with nothing of the mean and nasty traits supposedly inherent in fast bowlers.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
In the Ellis interview, Tarantino disparaged several veteran actors typically considered to be among the more professional, talented, and likable in the industry.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Zack King is a standout with his likable, naturalistic performance as Leo, the smartest, most mature and selfless member of the friend group.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Wood is one of the nicest and most good-natured people in the game, an affable and hugely likeable north-easterner with nothing of the mean and nasty traits supposedly inherent in fast bowlers.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The mainstreaming of the great replacement theory in the United Kingdom, and the surge of the overtly racist Reform Party, was assisted by such headlines as christian child forced into muslim foster care in a once-respectable broadsheet like the Times.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons played a respectable game on the road at New England in November, but were blown out at home by Seattle in December.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Patrick is certainly slick and charming, but his story hardly passes muster.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its charming white-stone facade is covered with windows, while red brick stacks throw color into the mix.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dan Levy posted a sweet tribute to O'Hara on Instagram on Friday.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her signature red curls were piled atop her head into an updo secured with a lovely headband.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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That insurance plays such a material role in shaping Simon’s dilemma is a lovely bit of mundanity.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those who have followed Tyler James Williams from his days on Everybody Hates Chris know he's always been an adorable kid.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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But, right now there are plenty of great discounts to find on kitchen essentials, including these adorable Kate Spade oven mitts and glass storage containers, perfect for leftovers (and reducing plastic usage, a big deal in my home).—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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The toil and sweat that’s behind the scenes to make this happen is admirable, and the technology advances in autonomy are inspiring.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The bravery and ambition are admirable, but some of those Open Division candidates might be too big and too physically advanced for the Sea Kings.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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