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also loveable
as in sweet
having qualities that tend to make one loved
she was a lovable child, always helpful and kind
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Recent Examples of lovable
But things started to change with the arrival of Sega and Paramount’s lovable live-action Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Meet the quirky, lovable Sycamore family, who embrace life on their own terms with boundless enthusiasm and eccentricity.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Last fall’s Detroit Tigers proved to be lovable underdogs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Much of the world soon knew Foreman as both a lovable friend and a ferocious fighter.
—Greg Beacham, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Meet the quirky, lovable Sycamore family, who embrace life on their own terms with boundless enthusiasm and eccentricity.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Last fall’s Detroit Tigers proved to be lovable underdogs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Much of the world soon knew Foreman as both a lovable friend and a ferocious fighter.
—Greg Beacham, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
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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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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Property Picks This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is just 20 steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world—Seven Mile Beach.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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This one gives a result in under three seconds, allowing the oven or grill door to be quickly closed again without much precious heat escaping.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Internet users have praised the precious bond between Storm and the unborn baby.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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