1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to book
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appeal
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 June 2026
The site’s location is central to its appeal, said Dan Hoffend, executive vice president of North American venues for Legends Global, the operator for F&M Bank Amphitheater.
—Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Democrats believe frustration over rising costs and distrust of Washington could help Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, appeal to independent and swing voters in a district Trump carried comfortably in 2024.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appeal
Noun
While Kendall and Hailey will pair the shoe with capris and The Row’s flowing Gala pants, Kylie and Kaia opt for Carrie Bradshaw-esque slip dresses for maximum ’90s appeal.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 June 2026
The site’s location is central to its appeal, said Dan Hoffend, executive vice president of North American venues for Legends Global, the operator for F&M Bank Amphitheater.
—Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Verb
The push from industry was successful, these people said, because Musk and others were able to appeal to the accelerationist crowd, including officials at the National Economic Council.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Democrats believe frustration over rising costs and distrust of Washington could help Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, appeal to independent and swing voters in a district Trump carried comfortably in 2024.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appeal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
-
Haidar admitted to abusing his position as an assistant branch manager of a Wells Fargo bank to embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars, prosecutors said, citing his plea agreement.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
-
In their plea agreements, Williamson and the two men admitted to participating in a scheme to boost McCluskie’s salary by paying for a no-work job in the name of his wife — using funds from a dormant campaign account belonging to Becerra.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Decades later, research continues to find that attractiveness influences hiring decisions, salaries, legal outcomes, and perceptions of competence.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
Savvy European governments and businesses should be able to find ways to support the domestic economic interests of Gulf countries, while also demonstrating the attractiveness of investment opportunities on their own continent.—
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
When asked for basic tips on booking a flight, Potter had two answers.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
-
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Budding aviators, plane geeks and those looking for any type of airport job can get a sneak peek without even booking an airline ticket.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
-
And as long as teachers give tests, there will always be prayer in our schools.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
-
The word can refer to a physical object – a set of 50 beads or knots on a string – or certain sets of prayers, including Hail Mary and Our Father.—
Bridget Retzloff,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
-
The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
On Wednesday, May 20, The Substance actor, 72, filed a petition to end his $13,750 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife Kimberly Buffington for his 18-year-old twins Thomas and Zoe following their high school graduation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
-
The Kansas Coalition for Common Sense, which has supported the petition effort alongside the groups Prairie Progress Civic Action and Leading Kansas, slammed the response.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
-
The team anticipating it would occupy our summer baseball fascination is captivating for all the wrong reasons.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
-
The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
Prosecutors argue that the audiotapes contain incriminating statements regarding Crawford's death.—
Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
-
And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
