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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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The 2026 models also introduce new aesthetic options, including a Wave Maker blue color that is exclusive to the TRD PRO trim.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
That sporty aesthetic is balanced with the shipyard’s signature elegance, resulting in a yacht that feels modern and edgy yet classic.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
With an experimental energy, distinct aesthetic and craftsmanship, the interplay of these materials for two of the brand’s signature collections merges the worlds of heritage and modernity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The 2026 models also introduce new aesthetic options, including a Wave Maker blue color that is exclusive to the TRD PRO trim.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
But there’s still the question of whether the Altman piece — which uses the visual aesthetic of job-stealing, uncanny AI slop to illustrate a Ronan Farrow article about the dark prince of job-stealing, uncanny AI slop — works.
—Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
That sporty aesthetic is balanced with the shipyard’s signature elegance, resulting in a yacht that feels modern and edgy yet classic.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Lindsay Lohan has a beautiful bouquet of flowers in hand on set for Count My Lies in New York City on April 20.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fall is cooler and quieter, and while the sequoias stay green year-round, other trees—like maples, dogwoods, and black oaks—start to transition into beautiful autumnal colors, especially in October.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tolle returned for the sixth and finished his outing in style, sending the Yankees down 1-2-3 while striking out Judge and Stanton.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Photograph by Rachel Neville / Courtesy Parsons Dance Parsons Dance has long been known for its high-energy, high-spirited style.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Do leave enough of the shoots in bloom to keep attractive plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The heightened approach comes as UC Davis prepares to host its 112th Picnic Day, featuring more than 200 activities on campus.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This approach keeps you comfortable while maintaining a polished, cohesive look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An utterly delectable novel set in Beirut during and after the Lebanese Civil War, about a 72-year-old translator of Western novels into Arabic, an eccentric steeped in books who shares with us her capacious literary sensibility and often bemused vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bednar’s ability to fuse his old-school sensibilities and strong communication skills with modern tactics, information and player management are a huge part of why this Avalanche team could be on the precipice of a second championship in five years.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Charles Melton is effortlessly handsome while out and about in the Big Apple on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s Rodins now line a grassy area between one of two handsome exterior staircases and a green fence along Wilshire.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After that, global income is fully taxable, a sharp break from the previous system that allowed wealth to remain offshore indefinitely.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The most practical innovation that Lightning brought to the race was joints equipped with a liquid-cooling system adapted from Honor’s smartphones.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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