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winsome

[win-suhm] / ˈwɪn səm /


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“Ike understood something that Patton may have temporarily forgotten,” Mauldin told me, with that winsome smile that lit up every room he entered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Like Camille and her winsome wooden chair, it’s easy to see something striking and convince ourselves that having it will change our lives and make everything easier.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Alberich’s snarling rage posed a stark contrast with the winsome lyricism of Jacqueline Piccolo, Shelly Traverse and Sarah Larsen as the Rhine Daughters; their transformation into a lamenting trio left an indelible final image.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

The now-retired champion is busy playing, romping, posing and shedding, as well as spending time with his special friend, a winsome Siberian husky bitch called Awesome.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

And then Reverend Obertask appeared and said to me, “Louisiana Elefante, it is a delight to gaze upon your winsome face once again.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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