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adjective

es-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce aesthetic (audio)
variants also esthetic or aesthetical or esthetical
Definition of aestheticnext
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations

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aesthetic

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noun

as in style

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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Adjective
Occasionally eyebrows have been raised and tongues have clucked, as when Nancy Reagan splashed out on new china, but a simple and sober aesthetic has been maintained, as befits a democratic republic. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The trio honed an aesthetic distinct from neighboring Chicago’s emerging style of house music, stripping out vintage soul for chillier, futuristic productions. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
His sculptural vocabulary, informed by a background in metalworking and industrial design, finds a natural dialogue with Perlée’s graphic aesthetic. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 Floral design was also vital to the entire aesthetic of the celebration thanks to the work of Meredith Wheeler of Secret Flowers. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aesthetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
  1. beautiful
  2. style
  3. attractive
  4. approach
  5. lovely
  6. sensibility
  7. handsome
  8. system
Adjective
  • Michael Kamen did this beautiful piece for the biggest battle of the movie, which was really low-key and very sad and drawn out, almost like slow motion, and put against the action.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The beautiful thing concerned an eighty-seven-year-old problem, the Jacobian conjecture.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Noun
  • Brass was fired from the project and nixed as an editor over creative clashes with Guccione, who wanted to amp up the raunchy scenes, Penthouse-style.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • After, grab a cocktail at the historic Colony Hotel, a sprawling oceanfront resort with a nice tavern-style bar downstairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of style
Adjective
  • With shares well above their October lows, Cramer cautioned that further gains will depend on sustained execution rather than an attractive valuation alone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive
Noun
  • If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The program has encountered substantial cost growth and delays, prompting the Pentagon to restructure its development approach.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of approach
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Noun
  • Treatments blend Western techniques with Japanese sensibility—classic, unhurried and deeply restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That duality of color and texture, and also a bit of a historical Victorian sensibility.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sensibility
Adjective
  • The sectional version of contributor Lila Allen’s Kipton sofa has a handsome discount totalling 25% off during the brand’s current furniture sale (20% off orders of $2,000 or more, and 25% off orders of $5,000 or more).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of handsome
Noun
  • The acquisition adds expertise in developing AI systems that allow robots to understand their environments and perform physical tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Research on whether current or future AI systems could develop consciousness may further bolster the nascent AI rights movement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of system

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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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