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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
Woody was essentially a very likable guy.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
In order to keep their names off the wheel, the stars must win daily challenges, the subsequent punishments — and remain likable and non-threatening to their fellow campers.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Kenya is lauded as one of the greats because of her bad behavior and likable personality … a combination that, historically, production condones and encourages.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
However, Torrez is popular and very likable.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
In order to keep their names off the wheel, the stars must win daily challenges, the subsequent punishments — and remain likable and non-threatening to their fellow campers.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Kenya is lauded as one of the greats because of her bad behavior and likable personality … a combination that, historically, production condones and encourages.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
However, Torrez is popular and very likable.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for likable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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While sunbathing at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the actress Norma Shearer noticed an attractive young man at poolside talking on a telephone.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The daughter of Season 25’s Bryan Olesen turned out a perfectly respectable rendition of Avril Lavigne’s ballad.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Hungarian women's national hockey team fell 2-0 to the Swedish women despite goalie Anikó Németh making 22 crucial saves in the outing to make the outcome more respectable.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eggs are lovely, smooth, elegant, and the subject of fine art.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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My fellow guests were relaxed, friendly, and simply excited to be having a lovely holiday at sea.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Look forward to playtime with the adorable animals (the kittens are adoptable), along with social media-worthy photo activations, healthy bites from Vale, matcha lattes and coffee.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Case in point: These adorable Papillio by Birkenstock sandals, 41 percent off, provide an extra inch of height but still have the same comfy cork footbed the brand is known for.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The planned decimation of American space science, coupled with the total dysfunction in our human space program, squanders the admirable U.S. record and accomplishments.—
Louis Friedman,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2025
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While the attempt at genre homage is admirable, Until Dawn seems trapped by the tonal demands of these shifts.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Order a drink, admire the master carpentry, and unwind with views of the beautiful garden.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The lead grew to 3-1 at 1:57 of the third with one of the most beautiful goals of the season.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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