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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
Woody was essentially a very likable guy.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
In order to keep their names off the wheel, the stars must win daily challenges, the subsequent punishments — and remain likable and non-threatening to their fellow campers.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Kenya is lauded as one of the greats because of her bad behavior and likable personality … a combination that, historically, production condones and encourages.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
However, Torrez is popular and very likable.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
In order to keep their names off the wheel, the stars must win daily challenges, the subsequent punishments — and remain likable and non-threatening to their fellow campers.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Kenya is lauded as one of the greats because of her bad behavior and likable personality … a combination that, historically, production condones and encourages.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
However, Torrez is popular and very likable.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for likable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likable
Adjective
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The daughter of Season 25’s Bryan Olesen turned out a perfectly respectable rendition of Avril Lavigne’s ballad.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rose shot a very respectable round of 71, but had too many bogeys mixed in with his handful of birdies.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Offstage, Summer lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area, sharing her home with her supportive husband, their charming daughter, her quirky brother, and her canine companions, Cricket, Loki, Adie and chinchilla, Princess Fluffy Pants.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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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This is a lovely window to make contracts or enter into negotiations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
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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Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare is an admirable attempt to counter the truism that there’s no such thing as an anti-war movie — that all war movies, however gruesome or wrenching, effectively (and often unwittingly) wind up glamorizing combat to some degree.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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The football that Barcelona has been playing for a long time, especially after the change of coach, is admirable.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
10 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
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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