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
Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Baldwin originally filed the lawsuit in New Mexico state court in January, months after his criminal case for involuntary manslaughter was tossed (prosecutors ultimately declined to appeal).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Its creamy caramel flavor appeals to nearly all tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The attorney representing the Jane Does plans to appeal the decision.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Baldwin originally filed the lawsuit in New Mexico state court in January, months after his criminal case for involuntary manslaughter was tossed (prosecutors ultimately declined to appeal).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Those kicked off can appeal, but there is no deadline to resolve appeals.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Its creamy caramel flavor appeals to nearly all tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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The father charged in suspicion of murder in his toddler's 2024 hot car death has taken a plea deal with Pima County prosecutors that includes a higher sentencing than in a previous plea offer.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even after his plea deal and his admission of guilt, Ozer was allegedly telling confusing and conflicting stories about the cause of his problems.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hall booked a lead role in Showtime’s dark comedy Black Monday (2019–2021) opposite Don Cheadle, and earned more plaudits for Honk for Jesus.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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The sight of the first joint prayer shared by the King and Pope signals the deepening of bonds between Catholics and Anglicans – a theme of the whistlestop visit.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bailey and his wife are leaning on their faith, family and the prayers of others, the campaign said.—
Kate Reilly,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Adding just a few cloves of garlic turns what could be a simple side dish into something with undeniable charm.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Massie, meanwhile, has continued to make headlines on Capitol Hill, recently filing a discharge petition with Representative Ro Khanna to force a floor vote compelling the Justice Department to release files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The petition follows the 2025 lineup announcement, which organizers feel lacks sufficient representation of homegrown talent.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the many fascinations of this park is that it is woven into the fabric of the city, right across the street from Copenhagen Central Station, unlike destination theme parks that require a car or train ride out.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Despite numerous expeditions and countless theories about its whereabouts, the mine has never been found, fueling ongoing fascination and speculation.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, the families of some deceased celebrities and public figures have criticized OpenAI for allowing depictions of vulgar, unflattering or incriminating behavior.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Whereas criminal suspects in this past may have been incriminated by a Google query on, say, how to clean up bloodstains, a more comprehensive, detailed back-and-forth with a tool like ChatGPT gives investigators far more opportunities to prove intent and mindset, Lee explains.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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