variants
also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations
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as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Folklore and Evermore eras saw Swift embracing a cottagecore aesthetic that extended to her beauty practices.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Since their red-carpet debut in 2022, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have shared a similar aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Victoria’s Secret’s hottest competitor, Skims, also launched with a minimalist, monochrome aesthetic.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Folklore and Evermore eras saw Swift embracing a cottagecore aesthetic that extended to her beauty practices.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Cabinetry is a significant financial investment, so considering the aesthetic's longevity is important.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Since their red-carpet debut in 2022, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have shared a similar aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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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
Noun
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The risk remained even after researchers accounted for how closely people followed a healthy Mediterranean-style diet.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Analyst Matt Dellatorre and team says the pharma stock is extremely attractive at current levels and that investors should remain calm.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Colors range from purple to pink, and the low-growing foliage makes an attractive ground cover.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Malinin acknowledged taking a measured approach to what is widely considered the sport's most difficult jump.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mingarelli and colleagues hunted for supermassive black hole binaries using their new approach in 114 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs), the bright central regions of galaxies where supermassive black holes are ravenously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The outdoor pool is just as lovely too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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From the lovely greens to the steeper blues and blacks, Pleasant Mountain delivers.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His wife, a former fashion editor and stylist, is known for her meticulous but unpretentious sensibility.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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His creations melded innovation, artistic sensibility and a strong connection with the environment.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But deep down, this is a cold-blooded killer who was handsome and had the gift of gab.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mesut has always played second fiddle to his handsome younger brother, Sheikh Ferit (Feyyaz Duman).—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Chinese consumers today, luxury is being redefined from external markers of status to internal systems of meaning.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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These boats have the vertical launch system (VLS), which could be used to fire new high-speed anti-ship missiles displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last fall.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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