1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The mass appeal from those cost savings helped catapult them from companies no one had heard of to being wildly popular and among the fastest growing online retailers.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 2 May 2025
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The Oklahoma Supreme Court sided with Drummond, but St. Isidore's backers appealed to the Supreme Court.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Otto Preminger’s 1958 adaptation, pairing the then-scandalous story with a luminous Jean Seberg, Deborah Kerr and David Niven — plus an experimental use of both Technicolor and monochrome — only burnished its appeal, inspiring the French New Wave to boot.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The mass appeal from those cost savings helped catapult them from companies no one had heard of to being wildly popular and among the fastest growing online retailers.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 2 May 2025
Verb
The outlets keep winning favorable court rulings, but the Trump administration is appealing.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The Oklahoma Supreme Court sided with Drummond, but St. Isidore's backers appealed to the Supreme Court.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and making a criminal threat in the same case, but those charges were dismissed due to a plea deal, according to court records.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Two other former officers, Emmitt Martin III and Desmond Mills, Jr., took a plea deal and pleaded guilty in the federal case to using excessive force and conspiracy to witness tamper.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Larger groups can book private tastings, which include a dedicated server and a selection of wines served alongside oversized cheese and charcuterie platters.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have laboured of late, but will hope to finish what remains a superb season by booking their spot with Europe’s elite next season.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Today’s vacant lot or rectory or even empty place of prayer could be tomorrow’s homes for so many people of all faiths — and, in the process, churches struggling to balance their books could get new sources of revenue.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Contact the church office with prayer requests, or email Patricia@bvcc.net Information: (479) 855-1126 or questions@bvcc.net.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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From the bustling city streets of urban centers to the quiet charm of rural communities, the tour will amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, showcasing everything from beloved local traditions to the challenges and triumphs that shape each town’s identity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The collection draws from East Coast tradition and California charm—namely Orange Hill Farm, his new country home in Ojai, California.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Reasoning for detaining the student kept changing, judge says Shortly after his arrest, attorneys for Hoque filed suit against the Trump administration, and a habeas petition seeking to stop his transfer out of the state.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Judge Caroline Wall granted Hanson a new trial based on the evidence but the decision was overturned by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals over questions of jurisdiction in 2006, according to the petition.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, a Maine State Game Warden leads a search on the ground and an elderly birdwatcher from Connecticut develops a fascination with the case.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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What began as a childhood fascination eventually revved up into something much more.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In both instances, Weinstein made incriminating statements, Townsend’s letter said.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Nick moves swiftly to recover Janine’s map, as well as the incriminating letters that the Jezebels girls wrote to their families.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Being honest, open and direct is key — don’t be afraid to express your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Several voiced a desire for neighborhood checkpoints staffed by the National Guard, which are currently in place to protect Pacific Palisades.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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