as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Assuming fairly comparable yields, that may make a Treasury more appealing than a CD, since interest on the latter is subject to federal, state and local tax, Tumin noted.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Since then, the airline has revamped its top management, hiring a new chief executive officer and taking additional steps to make its passenger services more appealing.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
The Cubs became an appealing destination for Bowa because of two people in the organization: former Phillies manager and then-Cubs general manager Dallas Green and former Phillies coach and then-Cubs manager Lee Elia.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Verb
The possibility of signing Guehi on a free transfer then, at age 25, may be more appealing.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Assuming fairly comparable yields, that may make a Treasury more appealing than a CD, since interest on the latter is subject to federal, state and local tax, Tumin noted.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Since then, the airline has revamped its top management, hiring a new chief executive officer and taking additional steps to make its passenger services more appealing.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
The Cubs became an appealing destination for Bowa because of two people in the organization: former Phillies manager and then-Cubs general manager Dallas Green and former Phillies coach and then-Cubs manager Lee Elia.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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Since 2013, the Edinburgh accessories brand has been building out a global business that offers artisanal leather products at attractive price points.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program was created to help providers afford to offer workers attractive benefits with the hopes of keeping them in the field.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Misty uncovers an incriminating clue.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Shauna was right about Melissa sending her an incriminating DAT tape with audio evidence of the Yellowjackets committing some Lord of the Flies-level acts.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Williams, the charismatic GM of the 76ers, left his gig in Philly to lead Orlando’s expansion push.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruben Amorim's charismatic way of speaking also helps.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The post quickly sparked outrage, with many Reddit users accusing the neighbor of manipulation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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These investigations include inquiries into safety violations by SpaceX and an SEC lawsuit accusing Musk of securities fraud.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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