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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a pretty young girl
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as in nice
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
she was not a pretty sight after she fell off her horse and into the mud
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
their misalliance is as pretty an example of an ill-conceived marriage as you're likely to find
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as in relatively
to some degree or extent
we've had some pretty cold weather lately
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as in looker
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Recent Examples of pretty
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Or get the look with a slinky cami—this Gap pick is made from a linen blend and comes in a pretty sky blue shade, while the asymmetrical hem of this Zara style is extra modern.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
So that was a pretty cool moment.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Sophie Saint Thomas,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2025
Situated in the scenic village of Alfriston, the hotel is surrounded by a bustling community famed for throwing fetes and fayres on the ‘Tye’ (the village green), the sweeping South Downs National Park and chocolate-box-pretty pubs.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Yasuda uses a pastel lavender as the focal point and adds a dark purple around the outer edges for a striking contrast that’s really pretty.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Or get the look with a slinky cami—this Gap pick is made from a linen blend and comes in a pretty sky blue shade, while the asymmetrical hem of this Zara style is extra modern.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adverb
For those who want to start a Broadcom position, shares at current levels are starting to look pretty attractive at 23-times next 12-months earnings estimates.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
So that was a pretty cool moment.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Noun
From Saturday, March 1, to Saturday, April 12, 2025 pretty Venus goes retrograde.
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Sophie Saint Thomas,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2025
Situated in the scenic village of Alfriston, the hotel is surrounded by a bustling community famed for throwing fetes and fayres on the ‘Tye’ (the village green), the sweeping South Downs National Park and chocolate-box-pretty pubs.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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Accessibility Unfortunately, the suites at Hotel Ottilia are not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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India is seen as a laggard in the global AI race, but having the world’s second-largest workforce and relatively low labor costs has led to a boom in companies collecting data to train robots.
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The analysis examined how many lookers pursued both living options across 50 large metropolitan areas, as well as a national benchmark.
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One was a real looker but not keen to enter some charade with Jed, whose big smile put her off.
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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My wish is that every United States citizen would know the words to our anthem, rise to his or her feet when it is played, and sing profoundly and proudly at every appropriate occasion.
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Another group argued that cash is appropriate.
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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