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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
Incredibly likable people, yes, but not normal people.
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Venus Conjunct Ascendant or in the First House Venus brings charm, beauty and magnetism to the Ascendant, making people with this aspect effortlessly likable and attractive.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
That Pete was one of the least likable characters was not lost on Kartheiser.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Watching two otherwise likable people protect and profit off of a bloodthirsty killer was a challenging task for the casual comedy viewer — but with Matt engaged to Ava’s sister Tori (Liana Liberato), the personal stakes get dialed up exponentially.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Venus Conjunct Ascendant or in the First House Venus brings charm, beauty and magnetism to the Ascendant, making people with this aspect effortlessly likable and attractive.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
That Pete was one of the least likable characters was not lost on Kartheiser.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Watching two otherwise likable people protect and profit off of a bloodthirsty killer was a challenging task for the casual comedy viewer — but with Matt engaged to Ava’s sister Tori (Liana Liberato), the personal stakes get dialed up exponentially.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
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Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Common ivy is better known as a garden invader or a rather attractive indoor plant that's prone to triggering allergic reactions or irritation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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But Laughton, who has a respectable 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 30 games, has been identified by Flyers management as an important culture-setter.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Acceleration is respectable, considering the car is close to 4,700 pounds.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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The finish is long and sweet with lingering spice notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Prizes for the contest are syrupy sweet and worth $850.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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In videos, the adorable, if neurotic, sheepadoodle taps buttons related to play, outside, or poop, and her enthusiastic human owner and trainer fulfills requests while engaging in something that resembles back and forth conversation.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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This adorable beaded purse from Anthropologie does exactly that.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The league’s goal with it is admirable: generate interest in games before Christmas with an artificially more competitive setting.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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These kids have never seen anything like this on their sheltered homeworld, and attempting to mimic their awestruck reaction for the audience is admirable.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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In doing so, the event found ways to explore the connections between art and travel in beautiful, and even edible, ways.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jenner’s approach to holiday decor is a bit more traditional—simple green garlands decorated with pine cones, classic trees, a vintage Santa Claus—but no less beautiful and festive.Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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