as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Missouri officials have touted both spots — downtown and North Kansas City — as appealing locations, though the energy among state leaders in Jefferson City for months appeared to be centered on Clay County.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the restaurant’s most appealing seats will be at the indoor-outdoor bar, which has sight lines to the front doors of the AAC.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The key is to reach for ones that are not loaded up with sugar; enter RX, a clean protein bar made from egg whites, dates, and nuts that pack in 12-18 grams of protein per bar in appealing recipes like chocolate sea salt, peanut butter, coconut chocolate, blueberry, and more.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Missouri officials have touted both spots — downtown and North Kansas City — as appealing locations, though the energy among state leaders in Jefferson City for months appeared to be centered on Clay County.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the restaurant’s most appealing seats will be at the indoor-outdoor bar, which has sight lines to the front doors of the AAC.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, a medical issue arose last week with one of the four crewmembers — NASA has not announced which one, citing privacy concerns — prompting the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Chiprut recommends opting for a countertop material that will patina nicely over time, citing marble and soapstone as two of her top contenders.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Slimmer and more self-assured now, dressed in suits and a tie, always charming and polite, Ramírez made more of an impression when accompanying his mother to diplomatic functions on the Latin American cocktail circuit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sir Idris Elba flashes his charming smile while visiting the Graham Norton Show, at BBC Studioworks in London.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 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
Adjective
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Youthful, well-dressed, and charismatic, TBPN is making Silicon Valley wealth look fun again.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, Venezuelans identify Machado, not González, as the winner, and the charismatic opposition leader has remained the voice of the campaign, pushing for international support and insisting her movement will replace Maduro.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Lee finally had him at his disposal again, summoning the eighth-year pro into the rotation in the first quarter after initially going to Tre Mann to spell Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But things got fascinating at the end, with Ole Miss going 40 yards in just a few seconds to set up a Hail Mary for the win.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The medical ordeals are traumatic and disgusting, but fascinating and full of the quirks of modern life.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In both O'Keefe and Ecklund's cases, ICE began their respective detentions by verbally accusing them of breaking the law.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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