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
Authenticity is rare, and people truly appreciate a person who can be knowledgeable, personable and authentic.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Ben is extremely personable and has mastered the art of relationships, which comes in handy in his role as Banker’s Assistant on Deal or No Deal Island.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
In the first minutes of the exchange, the Democratic VP nominee's demeanor was almost unrecognizable compared to his normally upbeat and personable image of an experienced politician and was replaced with a stoic, apprehensive newcomer.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This extremely personable, charismatic leader deserves great credit for developing and superbly articulating a vision.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Ben is extremely personable and has mastered the art of relationships, which comes in handy in his role as Banker’s Assistant on Deal or No Deal Island.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
In the first minutes of the exchange, the Democratic VP nominee's demeanor was almost unrecognizable compared to his normally upbeat and personable image of an experienced politician and was replaced with a stoic, apprehensive newcomer.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
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Jonathan and his team were all very, very, very gracious.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Getty Stockholm, Sweden (AQI: 20) Go for: The charming Stockholm Archipelago with over 14 islands, and the historic Gamla Stan, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings.Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant, which is also an inn, is situated in Luce, a charming village perched along the crystalline Savinja River.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Build your authority on LinkedIn: strategies from leading coaches Share client transformations with meaning Stories are nice, but including client wins inspires action.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Today’s blockbuster titles rely on robust engines like Unity and Unreal to push pretty polygons, engines made for companies and people already seriously dedicated to game development as a career.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But the brand is more than just a pretty name—these transformative formulas in the Body Bestsellers duo speak for themselves, delivering seaweed-infused, hydrating, and antioxidizing body care via two full-size bottles for buttery-soft skin all winter long.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Spice candles can veer into overly sweet, cloying cinnamon-bomb territory.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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An always-available search function in a complex desktop application is always welcome.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The green-and-pink barrage is part of Universal’s marketing strategy for the film and could bring a welcome boost to the retail industry just in time for the crucial holiday period.Sarah Whitten, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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