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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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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The trailer highlights Riley’s signature blend of absurdism and agitprop aesthetic, but it’s anchored by a band of performers who seem not only fully locked into the movie’s wavelength but determined to hit their mark.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The property appears in the FX series Love Story, though filming took place at a waterfront house in Bellport, Long Island, where the production designers reportedly modified the property with period furnishings, a flagpole, and a white pebble driveway to evoke the Kennedy aesthetic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The trailer highlights Riley’s signature blend of absurdism and agitprop aesthetic, but it’s anchored by a band of performers who seem not only fully locked into the movie’s wavelength but determined to hit their mark.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The property appears in the FX series Love Story, though filming took place at a waterfront house in Bellport, Long Island, where the production designers reportedly modified the property with period furnishings, a flagpole, and a white pebble driveway to evoke the Kennedy aesthetic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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What happens when you are forced to choose between a beautiful, vulnerable tradition and your own self-actualization?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even Haghighi’s daring sense of form—his cornucopia of tones, styles, and genres—reflects his grandfather’s masterwork and suggests an expansion of Golestan’s audacious and original aesthetic.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like his career, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ is musically eclectic and sees Paul across an array of instruments and styles showcasing his broad musicality.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Buddhavarapu has a price target of $6 per share and says the stock is too attractive to ignore at current prices.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Considering that this metal was priced over $100 in January, around the same time the price of gold was surging, today's price serves as an attractive, cost-effective opportunity to get started with the metal.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The president's hands-off approach to managing Congress, along with his penchant for letting people jockey for his approval, hasn't been a particularly unifying force, either.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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There, he was exposed to the vanguard practices of German and American photography in the late nineteen-eighties and early nineties, which took a hip, self-aware approach to image-making.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its gently curved silhouette and considered material palette (think warm wood and refined metal) bring an artistic sensibility to functional shelving, proving that displaying and organizing books and other objects can be its own kind of design statement.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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And there are options for all styles sensibilities, from minimalist looks to boho chic outfits and more.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The idea is that in a society that has allegedly become hostile to men—male privilege coded as toxic masculinity, and so on—the only way for boys to gain an edge is to be handsome.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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High pressure systems, usually related to clear and warm conditions, and low pressure systems, often linked to storms, kind of ride around the globe on the jet stream, McEvoy said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At one point, a flight attendant asked him to end the session because the plane was about ready to depart and the cellphone could interfere with the communication systems.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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