endearing

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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

Grace dubs his new friend “Rocky,” and their trans-galactically nutty friendship is one of the most endearing relationships between man and thing since Tom Hanks met Wilson the volleyball in “Cast Away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

There have also been endearing moments that have captured the public's attention.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The whole film is endearing, but I found those moments of levity so well- timed and so thoughtful and funny.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

This power of deep feeling in a man of his tremendous strength was oddly endearing, but it worked immense harm, too.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton