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
Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025
Trump has maintained his innocence and is appealing the rulings in two defamation lawsuits brought by Carroll.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Indeed, President Trump will probably never appeal his executive order losses in lower courts to avoid the embarrassment of losing in the Supreme Court populated with three Trump appointees.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025
Trump has maintained his innocence and is appealing the rulings in two defamation lawsuits brought by Carroll.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
Verb
At the time of the appeal's filing in December 2024, JD Vance was already serving as vice president-elect.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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He was sentenced to one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, who agreed to drop more serious charges of harassment and misuse of public monies.—
Robert Anglen,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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In early May 2013, Rachel turned herself in as part of a pre-arranged plea deal.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The speedy receiver and return specialist for Dallas is facing a pair of misdemeanor charges after being arrested and booked into Collin County Jail, per The Dallas Morning News.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Before being booked into Paul Rein on Tuesday, Rogers lived at the Studio 6 in Coral Springs, 5645 N. University Dr.—
David J. Neal
July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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Our hearts and prayers go out to our friends and all those affected in Texas!—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Monday’s filing was the product of a lawsuit filed in Texas in September 2024 on behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, as well as Intercessors for America, a conservative Christian prayer advocacy group.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Amenities: Saltwater pool, restaurant and bar, wellness zone, à la carte breakfast, Byredo toiletries Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal The entrance to this property is hidden, but that only adds to its secluded charm.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But that’s part of the charm of the 90-minute play, which has been extended through Sunday, July 6, at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Over 17,000 people also signed a petition set up to campaign for her removal from Love Island season 7.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Now more than 200 people have signed a petition seeking reinstatement of the class, Matson Tanner said, adding that the community did this entirely on its own.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Through the season, there was an ongoing mystery over who hid an incriminating file.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Jose goes straight to find the incriminating photo in Michaela’s safe, which is apparently not so safe from her husband or his right-hand man.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Multicolored mesh totes shine bright under the beam of The Row’s glowing aura, a brand that has a knack for turning unsuspecting staples into objects of mass desire no matter how boldly priced.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Advertisement Norris said law enforcement did not know if there was a connection between Roley's desire to become a firefighter at one point and the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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