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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
she was a bright, winsome gamine who could draw a smile out of anyone
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
in her new role, the actress again displays the winsome charm that has made her an audience favorite
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
an actress who specialized in playing winsome ingenues in romantic comedies
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Recent Examples of winsome
The little girl who had been playing Annie was so beautiful and winsome.
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Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the film remains one of the most charming, winsome depictions of super-smart science whizzes idealistically hoping to change the world for the better with their work.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
The rest of the picture is largely winsome and inoffensive.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Much of their set was made up of winsome, unpretentious alt-country songs about old memories and strong feelings.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the film remains one of the most charming, winsome depictions of super-smart science whizzes idealistically hoping to change the world for the better with their work.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
The rest of the picture is largely winsome and inoffensive.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Much of their set was made up of winsome, unpretentious alt-country songs about old memories and strong feelings.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winsome
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Yet each performance feels angled at a slightly different degree, one distinct acting turn making all the difference between a charming scoundrel, a depressed artist, a loyal sidekick, an aloof intellectual, or a precocious kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep. Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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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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Houses are made of wood and painted bright shades of red, yellow or blue.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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And be sure to check out our outstanding Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas on what to get your dear old dad.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Marketers are preparing to take the next leap forward with AI. Boston Consulting Group’s annual survey of marketers found that 71% of CMOs plan to invest more than $10 million annually in generative AI over the next three years, and 83% are optimistic about the technology.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Woodson left Las Vegas optimistic about the conversation.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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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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The popsicle entrepreneurs and 2018 Under 30 food & drink alums, Erik Brust and Connor Wray, are redefining the sweet treat market.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This wine estate is located up a beautiful valley west of, and perpendicular to, the axis of the hills that form the Côte d’Or.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Interspersed with the engineering processes are beautiful photos of the universe, taken by both the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 June 2025
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“Winsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winsome. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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