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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
This is, in fact, not all of DeChambeau’s appeal but a large part of it.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
If suds and sausage don’t appeal, dig into upscale dishes at Bacchus.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Shepherd's pie, a British favorite, holds the same comforting appeal to Southerners as meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
This is, in fact, not all of DeChambeau’s appeal but a large part of it.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Verb
After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
If suds and sausage don’t appeal, dig into upscale dishes at Bacchus.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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The former congresswoman has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has entered a not guilty plea to federal criminal charges, some of which overlap with the House ethics case.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Wang has agreed to resign from public office and is expected to formally enter her guilty plea in the coming weeks as the FBI investigation continues.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Kenya’s data center market is projected to triple to $805 million by 2031, according to a new report, with the country’s renewable energy mix among the factors boosting its attractiveness.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Guests who prefer imbibing to detoxing can also book cigar-rolling workshops, wine and rum tastings, and even personalized private dinners in Le Cave, which is the oldest wine cellar in the region and down the stairs from L’Oursin.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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McGlynn was booked for a yellow card in the fourth minute of stoppage time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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After Marcus Smart’s three-point prayer rattled off the rim and Austin Reaves’ tip rolled off, LeBron James dapped up every Oklahoma City player on the court at the time one by one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Kolonaki Square is its epicenter, but the construction of the new metro stop there has momentarily killed its charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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In addition to the handbags, the line will also offer ready-to-wear, footwear and bag charms, all of which can be customized.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The State Water Resources Control Board is considering a petition by the Newsom administration to amend permits so water could be tapped where the tunnel intakes would be built.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Programs are not required to obtain exemptions, but ABC chose to file a petition for declaratory ruling in 2000 because The View was planning to invite more political candidates onto the show.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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As public fascination with the case has intensified online, so too has criticism over the pace of the investigation.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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And his fascination with Xi hasn’t ebbed.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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His defense lawyers told the court that Fleming immediately confessed when confronted by authorities and turned over incriminating text messages from his cellphone that later led to Sangha’s arrest.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Luo then allegedly went on to contact Edens’ girlfriend at the time, who is now his wife, and his ex-wife with incriminating information regarding their relationship, per the WSJ, citing prosecutors.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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