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are endearing

  • present progressive of endear.

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Moreover, though stories about starting all over again in one’s dotage are endearing and kindly, as “Calle Málaga” is, they have a core of sheer fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

To his supporters, such verbal miscues are endearing and relatable, a sign of his authenticity and perhaps a reminder of his courageous struggle against stuttering as a child.

From Washington Post Sep. 28, 2022

As Jordan, Theo Germaine delivers an impressive performance because they are endearing and use their wits and skills to survive.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2022

The results are endearing and social media-ready; the Twitter hashtag #PoseLikethePrez is involved.

From Washington Times Feb. 19, 2017

In college, I studied physics; to me, Goldman’s animal-like models, equations and theory come to life, are endearing.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2014