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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The judges pressed Heuer on standing in the case and on how basic aesthetic questions can override the national security concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Hubbard said authenticity in ingredients matters, even if the overall aesthetic of the business is intentionally modern rather than tied to one national identity.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
Even though my bedroom style can vary, I’ve been inspired by a Mediterranean-meets-minimalist aesthetic these days—which is exactly why Quince’s linen bedding has been a mainstay on my mattress.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The judges pressed Heuer on standing in the case and on how basic aesthetic questions can override the national security concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Noun
Set the scene The hotel’s polished aesthetic invites a classy, cosmopolitan crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Hubbard said authenticity in ingredients matters, even if the overall aesthetic of the business is intentionally modern rather than tied to one national identity.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Bank of America named a host of stocks that the firm said are too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The spring 2026 ready-to-wear curation marked Vitale’s first with Versace, where the couturier opted to focus on sensibility and streetwear more than anything else.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The director’s work has always demonstrated both sensibilities, sometimes in uneasy tension with each other.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The European film commissioners tried to steer them away from casting a handsome actor as the lead in The Man Who Sold His Skin, Cheikhrouha said.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Ranked-choice voting is a system in which voters can mark candidates as their first, second, third, and subsequent choices.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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