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winsome

[win-suhm] / ˈwɪn səm /


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“Ike understood something that Patton may have temporarily forgotten,” Mauldin told me, with that winsome smile that lit up every room he entered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026

Like Camille and her winsome wooden chair, it’s easy to see something striking and convince ourselves that having it will change our lives and make everything easier.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026

Astute readers ages 3 to 6 will quickly observe that the book’s winsome cat is initially missing hers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

Eden is a complicated mix of independence — she runs her own seemingly thriving business — and winsome but deep-seated neediness.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024

“Those are hard words to apply to a winsome lass,” said the bard.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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