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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
Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Carter arrives as a fumbling, awkward, lovable med student—the audience surrogate in the chaotic and intense environment of a fictional Chicago emergency ward.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
The 38-piece capsule captures the show’s sense of kooky nautical nonsense, the lovable yellow sponge’s face crocheted into a pipsqueak-sized tote bag, printed onto swim trunks, and plastered on slingback espadrilles.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Comments Some of the most lovable characters in TV history started out decidedly less wholesome.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Carter arrives as a fumbling, awkward, lovable med student—the audience surrogate in the chaotic and intense environment of a fictional Chicago emergency ward.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
The 38-piece capsule captures the show’s sense of kooky nautical nonsense, the lovable yellow sponge’s face crocheted into a pipsqueak-sized tote bag, printed onto swim trunks, and plastered on slingback espadrilles.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Comments Some of the most lovable characters in TV history started out decidedly less wholesome.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovable
Adjective
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Sarah Howlett, a mom of tween twins in Boulder, Colorado Lies that End Up Bringing Lasting Joy Finally, sometimes lies end up being enriching and unexpectedly sweet.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
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A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 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
Adjective
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His fate changes when Jay (Jonathan Groff, going full on adorable) walks into a temple where Naveen’s praying charms the heck out of him.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Guy's Grocery Games star took to Instagram on Thursday to share two adorable photos of his beloved French Bulldog, Cash Fieri, basking in the sun on a hot Florida day.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But wells and access to aquifer water are increasingly precious with population growth and rising demand for water.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Starts out with savory aromas of herbs and wild mushrooms that morphs to brambly berries with a hint of forest floor and licorice on the finish that has lots of tannins with a lovely round quality that gives volume to this full-bodied wine.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Lovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovable. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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