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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Recent Examples of appeal
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shelley, in her statement, said the association will continue to press the appeal.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Seth Meyers featured Kristen Stewart as his first guest of the year, highlighting his cool factor and appeal in the lesbian community.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For families The resort has long been a favorite with families, and the updates only strengthen that appeal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Shelley, in her statement, said the association will continue to press the appeal.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Owners will have three years to appeal the prices offered for their properties by the state.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Seth Meyers featured Kristen Stewart as his first guest of the year, highlighting his cool factor and appeal in the lesbian community.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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Ruppe took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and driving while impaired in the death.—
Julia Coin
January 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Luchin was charged with robbing a bank in Orinda and later sentenced to a year in jail through a plea deal.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.—
Skip York,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
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In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Cowboys rookie defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and booked on a charge of reckless driving on Sunday night in Collin County, according to court records.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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He will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail and faces two counts of homicide, one count of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, officials said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hengaw reported that a protest march following Friday prayers had been met with gunfire, wounding several people, according to Reuters.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still got a tough road ahead so keep the prayers coming.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And downtown Revelstoke still retains mom-and-pop charm and a strongly local ethos, plus loads of local art (don’t miss the art allies).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Modern Equestrian Elegance Meets Bold Textiles Inspired by the timeless charm of the countryside, this look blends rustic equestrian touches with a refined, modern sensibility.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Bar filed a petition for contempt on April 17, 2024.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Williams then filed a petition to have his sentence recalled.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shterenberg, who developed a fascination with space at a young age, later graduated at the top of his master's program class and went to work as an engineer for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Hughes Aerospace Corp, according to CBS News.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But knowing and understanding bears as individual animals can also deepen the fascination and connections people already have with bears.—
Emily Wanderer,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Andrew Mackay, a Northern Territory politician, posted the incriminating evidence (with comedy theme music added) from his security camera on his Facebook page over the weekend, noting that life on his rural home may never be the same again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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By the end of the party, Headmaster Lexington (Thomas Douglas) has been texted an incriminating picture.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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