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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
world travel has always been very attractive to me
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Recent Examples of attractive
Multi-color ambient lighting for the dash, front and rear doors and front floor console is attractive.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The payouts are attractive, but the difficulty ramps up fast.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Some people really are more attractive to mosquitoes than others.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Those years are sometimes not as attractive as the alternating years when AFC teams host nine regular-season games and one preseason, but Denver’s regular-season home slate is strong.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The payouts are attractive, but the difficulty ramps up fast.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Some people really are more attractive to mosquitoes than others.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Those years are sometimes not as attractive as the alternating years when AFC teams host nine regular-season games and one preseason, but Denver’s regular-season home slate is strong.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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Although Duchossois’ acquisition of Arlington Park in 1983 and his ownership of the luxurious track overshadowed his achievements as a breeder, his beautiful Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington was a model breeding farm, as impressive as any of those in Kentucky.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In fourth grade, shortly after discovering online shopping, Mira found a cheap, appealing dress on Shein.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The crisis is also making renewable energy more appealing and could speed up the decline of fossil fuels.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Certain trim levels feature a handsome, textured pattern.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Platonic best friends Juniper and Mo could be perfectly happy tending to their cottage, ignoring the call for adventure that has Mo restless every winter and Juniper worried about losing his handsome soulmate roommate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The Grammy Award-winning rapper made history as the show’s first woman to portray the charismatic cabaret manager Zidler — the character’s full name is Harold Zidler.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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It’s been a long time since South Texas politics has produced such an unusual and high-stakes congressional race as this year’s battle between a two-term Republican incumbent and her Democratic opponent, a charismatic political neophyte who’s accustomed to being in the public eye.—
Joe Holley,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The clothes were cute, though, if not a little costumey.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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This adorable cloud pillow shows Harry’s iconic lightning bolt scar and is a seriously cute addition to any fan’s collection of memorabilia.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, Venus and Pluto create a blend of seductive charm, substance and intellectual stimulation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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