variants
also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in attractive
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
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The whimsical decor delivers a fresh take on the classic Palm Beach aesthetic with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Through Motorola’s website, consumers could tailor certain details of the phone’s aesthetic like the color of its buttons and back panel — one of the device’s key selling points.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In March, the U.K. fast fashion retailer chose to rid itself of its pink and white logo and the aesthetics that accompanied it.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The whimsical decor delivers a fresh take on the classic Palm Beach aesthetic with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
My wardrobe consisted of tops and miniskirts belonging to the girl-next-door aesthetic, found at mall stores like the Limited and Gap.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Through Motorola’s website, consumers could tailor certain details of the phone’s aesthetic like the color of its buttons and back panel — one of the device’s key selling points.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Thus, the poorest countries in Central America, Central and South Asia, and Africa are likely to become stuck in the economic lowlands with little means of exit while the larger, geopolitically significant emerging markets will, relatively speaking, become more attractive.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Like during past periods of uncertainty, such as the 2008 financial crisis or early Covid-19 years, some companies may be available at more attractive entry points.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With non-professional actors from Indigenous communities and a visual style grounded in children’s perspective, the project blends social realism with magical elements.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Aguilar is expected to be a good fit for the Vols’ veer-and-shoot style offense.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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The balloon sleeves make your outfit more elegant without trying.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When ratings failed to manifest, producers took a more tabloid approach.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Europeans clearly had coordinated their approach and were speaking with one message if in eight different voices.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Very concentrated fruit, velvety tannins, and a long, exquisite finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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More recently, in the cover story of last year’s March/April issue, Beyoncé wore an exquisite metal and floral bustier by Olivier Rousteing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the movie’s ideal of hermetic privacy is embodied, above all, by Polanski’s aesthetic, his cinematic sensibility and feeling for film form.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shelves stuffed with vinyls and good reads reveal a Southern sensibility.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And while Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has vowed to introduce a quality and safety assurance system for marine and fisheries products to align with U.S. and global import standards, there is still work to be done.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX is developing Starship to be a fully reusable transportation system, meaning both the rocket and vehicle can return to the ground for additional missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to calming the mind, heart rate variability improves significantly with this breathing technique, slowing the heart rate and improving cardiovascular health, according to Amen.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Management sessions will cover aquatic invasive species prevention and management, control techniques for invasive woody plant species, emerging technology and methods for invasive tree and shrub mapping and forest invasive species.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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