endearing
Example Sentences
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Tom Nolan notes that the author “interweaves her endearing characters’ voices in wonderful ways” in her arresting debut work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
There have also been endearing moments that have captured the public's attention.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
PENCHANSKY, who is tall with dark hair and likes to wear bright colors, says she’s most drawn to clients who are endearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
They found something endearing about it, something tender; it was the scorned mutt that no one else wanted.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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