as in gracious
friendly and easy to get along with
The hostess was very personable. He is a personable young man.
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Recent Examples of personable
The videos, at their best, help transform famous figures into more personable ones.
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
King noted that the United crew was also extremely personable and doted on the couple.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
His colleagues described him as sharp and personable.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
Founder and principal Jessica Lagrange is known for her vibrant and personable manner, perceptive insights, and collaborative approach to design—qualities that account for the outstanding caliber and cohesive nature of the JLI team.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
King noted that the United crew was also extremely personable and doted on the couple.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
His colleagues described him as sharp and personable.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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Ohio State fans were actually gracious in honoring him before the game.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Personally choosing to use less water is a nice start, but grander actions will be needed to effectively address the interrelated issues that drive the overuse of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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There was even a collaboration with Hello Kitty featuring Ito’s monstrous Tomie, a creature who resembles a pretty girl but can grow a copy of herself from her smallest part and infest her victims.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Fold linens neatly, use decorative baskets to corral smaller pieces, and work in a couple of decorative items such as a pretty storage box to dress up the piece.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Satisfy savory or sweet cravings with avocado toast or pastries, and grab a Reuben panini for the road.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Low stimulation shows for toddlers like this one, where solving mysteries using your brain rather than your brawn, while trying to find the good in people (or in the case, animals) who make mistakes, will be a welcome addition to your entertainment routine.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The latter outcome is welcome, but in my opinion, less likely.—
Hugo Kimber,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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