1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Downtown, The Gulch, Germantown, and East Nashville are close enough for nights out, but the real appeal here is staying local.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Ramirez resigned last month following the school board’s decision not to appeal the takeover process.
—Samuel O’Neal April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Willa Crossbody features a vegan leather weave that adds a rich, sophisticated texture for an effortlessly chic appeal.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Downtown, The Gulch, Germantown, and East Nashville are close enough for nights out, but the real appeal here is staying local.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
For families There’s a distinctly calm, tranquil vibe throughout the property that might not appeal to younger children, but teenagers will love the spaciousness of the hotel and its gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Ramirez resigned last month following the school board’s decision not to appeal the takeover process.
—Samuel O’Neal April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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Though Niall tries to calm Ruben, his pleas fall on deaf ears.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other defendants in the case — Karla Montoya, a former Viva manager, as well as Mirwais Shams and Ahmad Shams — are not part of the plea deal, according to the documents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, is widely viewed as a leading figure in the looksmaxxing community, an online movement of young men pursuing methods to maximize their physical attractiveness.—
Ryan Brennan
April 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Research conducted by travel insurer InsureandGo found that the scenic railway had the highest attractiveness score across two key measures.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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If not booking hotels or staying at a cabin belonging to a friend or family member, people often search vacation rental sites for getaway locations (listings can include resorts).—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thank you for the prayers and support over the last year.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The advocacy group filed a similar suit against the Labor Department, where Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer hosts monthly prayer gatherings inspired by Hegseth.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What was once the bunk room for the city’s firemen is now a spacious two-bed, one-bath apartment for guests eager explore the historic charm of downtown Wilmington.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hillsborough County Court records also showed two domestic violence petitions filed by a family member in 2023.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April of last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the habeas corpus petitions required in such cases can only be filed individually, rather than in groups as part of a nationwide class action.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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But their desperate fascination with this piece speaks to Pearlman’s hold on those prone to YouTube rabbit holes.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Insiders at the firm started leaking incriminating documents to the Wall Street Journal reporters Clark and Louch, who began publishing evidence of the firm’s transgressions.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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His former comrades testified against him; incriminating photos, found hidden in his garden, were shown in court.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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