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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a thoroughly disarming little rascal who can talk his way out of any trouble
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
there's a disarming lack of pretension about the girl
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as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
the secretary's disarming smile made me forget why I was angry
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as in demilitarizing
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order
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as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of
her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm
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Recent Examples of disarming
Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021
Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
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This will be both disarming and believable, allowing your daughter to propose times that are both far off and inconvenient.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021
Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarming
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Mini Carrot Cakes Practice your piping skills with these adorable mini cakes.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott This past year, several famous stars shared their adorable newborns with the world.Anna Halkidis, Parents, 28 Dec. 2024
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From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cobb said the applicant should be conciliatory about the offense and then promote their good acts since the crime.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Part of your role as a peacemaker is acknowledging the opportunities, highlighting when someone says something conciliatory, or shows kindness in conflict.Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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This exercise brought memories of our dear old dad.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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But, what's extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Highly personable and ingratiating but with a tough core, Walters withstood critiques about the softness of her interrogatory style with celebrities and sometimes major political figures as well.Carmel Dagan, Variety, 30 Dec. 2022
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Smith’s tone was self-conscious and ingratiating—at times, obsequious.Sam Adler-Bell, The New Republic, 7 Mar. 2022
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It’s bundled with essential oil sets that offer soothing scents like lavender, jasmine, and citrus—ideal for stress relief, promoting better sleep, or enhancing a cozy atmosphere.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Through a blend of aloe vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this wash aims to remove dirt and makeup, while soothing redness, hydrating skin, and boosting elasticity.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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The finish is long and sweet with lingering spice notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Disarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarming. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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