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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
The most critical casting decision though, came in selecting the actor to play Oscar’s smart, A’s loving and likable son, Billy, Lucero said.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Some people seem to be effortlessly likable.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
But with all that being said, New Village Arts’ production is a likable, amusing and earnest staging with four ebullient actors directed with playfulness and energy by Desireé Clarke Miller.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Our society has decided that only the likable are deserving of compassion.
—Rachel Harrison, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Some people seem to be effortlessly likable.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
But with all that being said, New Village Arts’ production is a likable, amusing and earnest staging with four ebullient actors directed with playfulness and energy by Desireé Clarke Miller.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Our society has decided that only the likable are deserving of compassion.
—Rachel Harrison, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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In fact, those wages are so low that families must send their own money into prison to help support their loved one.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk's murder is sick and reprehensible, and our thoughts are with his family, children, and loved ones.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, shifting tariff policies have made Central America increasingly competitive compared to Asia, positioning Haiti as a more attractive sourcing destination.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But all of that also was punctured in the last Super Bowl, when the Chiefs fell behind 34-0 before putting up some late points to make the final margin appear far more respectable than the game was.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Duke has at least been respectable for some time.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 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
Adjective
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Robbie's French twist updo would be a lovely choice for a bride, while a sky-high style like Cardi B's would be fun for a holiday party.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beautifully made, with lovely harmony, this is consistently one of the finest examples of Satèn; simply delicious, enjoy over the next three to seven years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For many, Maru will remain a beloved gateway into the world of adorable, viral cat videos.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Minnie is totally adorable, and Goofy is just a big goof.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Codifying and scrutinizing what in the past was either let go or ruled on from the margins by officials is, in many ways, admirable.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pulpy with admirable performances from Tyson and Phylicia Rashad, A Fall from Grace is the first in a series of assured, technically accomplished Netflix dramas from Perry.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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