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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Statement Light Fixtures Think twice before replacing your light fixture to match your minimalist aesthetic.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
Theatrical smoke added to the aesthetic of their sleek eight counts.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
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Adjective
No aesthetic trade-offs Usually, sustainable cement alternatives have had an appearance problem.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Statement Light Fixtures Think twice before replacing your light fixture to match your minimalist aesthetic.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Noun
And these deep wood tones on the cabinets or the floors kind of felt like a Grimms’ fairy-tale aesthetic.
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
Theatrical smoke added to the aesthetic of their sleek eight counts.
—
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Noun
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
Adjective
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
Adjective
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
Noun
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That sensibility is also driving her biggest operational move of the year.
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Spanning the top two floors, Penthouse E brings a sleek, modern sensibility to one of the Upper West Side’s most historic addresses.
Adjective
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Making the patio even more attractive is the handsome outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a set of stairs leading to a beautiful grassy area that connects to the adjacent Farmington Country Club.
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Denis Lavant stars as Galoup, an adjudant-chef in the French Foreign Legion who develops a tense and ultimately dangerous relationship with one of his soldiers, the handsome and capable Commandant Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor).
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The order affected roughly 300 residents, according to evacuation data provided by the Perimeter Map system used by the county.
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The company said those measures were in place because of bad actors who use powerful AI systems for malicious cyber- and biology purposes.
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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