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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
Viewers also learned, in the movie presentation’s behind-the-scenes footage, how a certain very handsome bread came to make a cameo.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
In addition to beautiful blooms, October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia produces handsome evergreen foliage and develops a graceful, upright shape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Why is Glen Powell so determined to hide his handsome face?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
In addition to beautiful blooms, October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia produces handsome evergreen foliage and develops a graceful, upright shape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Why is Glen Powell so determined to hide his handsome face?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsome
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This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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During a visit here, travelers can swim with these large, graceful creatures and also see schools of fish and other sea life.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Japanese marque’s latest midsize SUV looks so much better than its predecessor and has a smooth, graceful shape with just the right amount of flair.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Each bedroom is big enough to hold at least a full-size bed, if not larger, and there’s room to add some type of storage—a must-have for families who want to go tiny.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Many of the key titles will likely be getting a sizeable push from studios and streamers hoping to impress the British capital’s growing number of resident AMPAS, BAFTA and Golden Globe voters as awards season kicks into gear.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Here are some of the best projectors on the market at sizable discounts.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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At least one community member during Thursday’s meeting said the timing of government conversations on addressing homelessness locally feels like an attempt to conceal unhoused residents ahead of the World Cup to make KCK more attractive for tourists.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a low-hire, low-fire market with few options for workers — especially those in white-collar industries — health care is becoming an attractive option.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Crafted in gold-toned bronze, its coloring is understated and elegant, allowing the designer to work with a more experimental shape.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Clunie Dining Room For a more elegant affair, there’s The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sportsnet, owned by Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications, is the Canadian rights-holder for all Blue Jays games, as well as being the Canadian rights-holder for a substantial package of MLB regular-season games and the entire postseason.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who requires dialysis is covered by Medicare at substantial cost to taxpayers, Norton says.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Kremlin’s influence has been considerable in Moldova.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Swamp re-opened in 2022 after having to move from its original building of 25 years, which was purchased and razed (to considerable local outrage); its spirit lives on in the new location just four minutes away from the first.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Handsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsome. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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