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as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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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
Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Uhlaender’s last hope for a discretionary berth is an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
One day after Garza announced his participation in the Fight Against Federal Overreach coalition, his office requested additional time to appeal the Taylor decision.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Mahan isn’t without his statewide appeal, said Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan, and may play to the anti-establishment mood and overriding economic concerns that have shaped voter preferences in recent political cycles.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Uhlaender’s last hope for a discretionary berth is an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
In November 2024, Read and her lawyers appeared in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to appeal Cannone's decision to deny Read's request to dismiss two of three charges against her, the Associated Press reported.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
One day after Garza announced his participation in the Fight Against Federal Overreach coalition, his office requested additional time to appeal the Taylor decision.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
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But her plea never made it to TikTok.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Submitted The post with Tabron's desperate plea for someone brave with a 4-wheel drive vehicle was shared dozens of times.—
Erica Mokay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Simply book your villa and let the concierge team handle the rest, from private flights and yacht charters to in-villa wine tastings and celebration-level planning—leaving you free to focus on the important things, like deciding which drink comes first.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Guests can also book personal training sessions.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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At Auschwitz, located in an area of southern Poland which was under German occupation during World War II, Polish President Karol Nawrocki joined survivors for a remembrance ceremony that ended with Jewish and Christian clergy reciting prayers.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The familiar rhythms of Jewish mourning—burial, shivah, prayer, and remembrance—help families begin the healing process with structure, support, and community.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Davos of course goes beyond powdery slopes, clean air, and winter charm.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bag, which has the Michael Kors signature logo printed on the inside of the fabric strap, is also compatible with the brand’s many add-on charms.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Goldis, wanting to accept the invitation, requested prior approval in accordance with the policy, but the NYAG’s office denied her petition.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Another separatist group called Stay Free Alberta has been gathering signatures for a petition to ask the provincial government to call a referendum, and some meetings have drawn large crowds.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Part of the fascination may also come from the fact that the Ford Fiesta is no longer in production, giving the clip an unexpected nostalgic edge.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Grant, increasingly averse to crowds and scrutiny, retreated from the spectacle even as public fascination intensified.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ever since he was arrested in 2008, Turner has insisted that the witnesses who identified him were mistaken and that the surveillance footage of the crime incriminated another man.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the conviction was overturned and a new trial was ordered because prosecutors failed to disclose evidence that a group of jailhouse informants was illegally used to garner incriminating statements by Smith.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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