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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a handsome man with finely chiseled features
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as in graceful
having or showing elegance
the glass-topped table was a handsome addition to the room
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
earns a handsome salary as senior vice president of the firm
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
real estate developers realized a handsome profit on that deal
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Recent Examples of handsome
Some of the handsomest costumes ever seen in Augusta were only eclipsed by the bright eyes and bewitching smiles.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Then again, maybe that’s its own kind of realism; tall and handsome has a way of making everyone else pick up the slack.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
In the right setting, these tough plants can provide years of reliable color and interest with their handsome foliage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Diop will be a lovable young resident of Schmigadoon who adds comedic charm and Hernandez will play Doc, the handsome town doctor with an icy heart.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Then again, maybe that’s its own kind of realism; tall and handsome has a way of making everyone else pick up the slack.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
In the right setting, these tough plants can provide years of reliable color and interest with their handsome foliage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Diop will be a lovable young resident of Schmigadoon who adds comedic charm and Hernandez will play Doc, the handsome town doctor with an icy heart.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsome
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Her elegant collaboration was a reminder that the world has long created the kinds of crises that threaten our stability today, and a good artist finds a way to make work that shows us a way through it, even if the answer is as simple as making something beautiful.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prepare for the muse to arrive in strange and beautiful ways during Pisces season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 18-year-old wowed with a graceful performance that included beautiful extensions and spins.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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This dwarf variety produces slender, upright branches that, if left unpruned, put forth a graceful weeping habit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many reactions emit energy, often in large amounts, but cosmic efficiency is another metric altogether.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of immigrants are currently being detained in large detention centers where detainees, lawyers and activists have alleged abuse and poor conditions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Year of the Horse provides a natural opportunity for a sizable number of Western brands to connect to the holiday.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Canary Islands have developed into a strong option for international productions, with sizeable local tax credits and an ecosystem of experienced production workers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even the blaring horns of the cars of New Delhi and the chaos of the Summit weren’t enough to dampen the enthusiasm from big tech for India which continues to grow as a critical and attractive market for some of the world’s largest firms.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Much of the season is given over, as in the show’s first iteration, to the round-robin-style hookups and breakups taking place among the young and largely attractive staff.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Come evening, the space becomes an elegant bar, pouring a shortlist of signature cocktails inspired by the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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On the contrary, a living room is a formal room, classically appointed with elegant furnishings—and there’s rarely a television in sight.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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These homeowners must have substantial home equity and be able to maintain their home and make on-time property tax and homeowners insurance payments.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keaton Wagler, Illinois Even the considerable early-season hype around Wagler could not have predicted this.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, athletes are at considerable risk for eating disorders and having an unhealthy relationship with food and their bodies.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Handsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsome. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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