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
This year the Cubs begin as consensus favorites to win the National League Central and have a personable, young star in Pete Crow-Armstrong to help keep the place packed, like Sammy Sosa in the late-’90s and early 2000s.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The effect is intimate and personal and personable—preferable to me compared to the seamless, but often slick and automated service that other resorts favor.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The singer, 57 at the time, was in great voice, and was personable and even playful with the audience.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The effect is intimate and personal and personable—preferable to me compared to the seamless, but often slick and automated service that other resorts favor.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The singer, 57 at the time, was in great voice, and was personable and even playful with the audience.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personable
Adjective
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The architecture reflects that stately sensibility, with a classic Colonial Revival facade that gives way to interiors scaled for both gracious entertaining and relaxed family living.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Polished, gracious — with a shadow just beneath the surface.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, Grohl has been in the news for less cheerful reasons.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Five is nice, but 17 straight is a dynasty unparalleled in City Section history.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the pretty blatant way that Manus redomiciled in Singapore, Beijing probably had to act to stop other Chinese founders from doing the same thing.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The hotel’s pretty-in-pink Spanish-Mediterranean façade has been a Southern California fixture for 100 years, since earning the moniker The Pink Lady.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Submissions are welcome across all styles, including animation, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Naqvi praised Trump for extending the ceasefire, calling it a welcome step toward de-escalation.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' daughter Elliott posed for a sweet shot with her dad before heading off to prom on June 2, 2021.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use dark or bittersweet chocolate for a more intense, less sweet chocolaty finish.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Personable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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