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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
The film follows Donnie, a cynical but lovable Cuban solenodon, who takes on an outrageous mission: to avoid extinction by rebranding himself as a panda – one of the world’s most beloved endangered species.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The Lynx were a lovable collection that came together and played a beautiful brand of basketball in 2024.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Gunn has promised a return to sincerity, but this is still unmistakably his movie so expect dashes of bizarro humor amid the spectacle and a few lovable weirdos around the edges (including Supes’ flying dog Krypto).
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
From a distance, the Nordic island appear to have sent Ireland’s annoying but strangely lovable two-time entrants Jedward to restore their reputation.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The Lynx were a lovable collection that came together and played a beautiful brand of basketball in 2024.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Gunn has promised a return to sincerity, but this is still unmistakably his movie so expect dashes of bizarro humor amid the spectacle and a few lovable weirdos around the edges (including Supes’ flying dog Krypto).
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
From a distance, the Nordic island appear to have sent Ireland’s annoying but strangely lovable two-time entrants Jedward to restore their reputation.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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While most people may feel unlucky on Friday the 13th, Krispy Kreme is hoping to make its customers feel lucky with a sweet promotion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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This Recipe The catch: The sweet months-old baby of last summer who couldn’t walk or talk was now a fully functioning, less-than-demure toddler.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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In the back of The Testaments is a beautiful dedication to me and some of the cast members.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Hurricane season lasts through November, but travelers who don't mind a higher risk of rainy skies will quickly find that Jamaica can be a beautiful destination year-round.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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In the comment section, fans, along with Moore's celebrity friends, couldn't get over the adorable images.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The wide-ranging punishments for such sinful behavior could include a prohibition on wearing gold and other precious jewelry, as well as large tithes to monastic orders and the poor.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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On Thursday, June 5, The Valley couple, 35 and 41 years old, respectively, welcomed their fourth child into the world, announcing the precious news on Instagram.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Trailing types make a lovely ground cover at the edge of a rain garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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