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
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Through their tactile work, The Ambriz Brothers and their familial cohort of artists deal in a grotesquery of a far more appealing sort.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
With that current, charging from 10%-80% takes just 30 minutes, an appealing length on road trips.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But in at least one oyster species (the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas) such reefs seem to attract fewer larvae; something about these reefs must be less appealing to them, or even putting them off.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Breer suggested keeping Lawrence and Thibodeaux was a way for the Giants to make the general manager and head coaching jobs more appealing.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Through their tactile work, The Ambriz Brothers and their familial cohort of artists deal in a grotesquery of a far more appealing sort.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
With that current, charging from 10%-80% takes just 30 minutes, an appealing length on road trips.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But in at least one oyster species (the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas) such reefs seem to attract fewer larvae; something about these reefs must be less appealing to them, or even putting them off.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, its attractive exterior design and simple, modern cabin are welcoming.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Federal offshore oil and gas leases have not been granted off the coast of California since 1984, and the state has repeatedly opposed new sales, citing the risk of oil spills and damage to marine ecosystems as key reasons.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ortiz also allegedly sent incriminating text messages and participated in electronic transfers of funds.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The incriminating pet cam footage showing the reality of owning a mischievous teenage Saint Bernard dog has left the internet in hysterics.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Daisy Jones & the Six chronicles the rise and fall of a group fronted by two charismatic lead singers—Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne—and their journey from obscurity to fame, complete with romantic tensions, personal crises, and drug problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His staff kept track of the women and girls, summoning as many as three a day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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White and Farrell will help, but don’t go summoning memories of Fred Dean’s 1981 arrival that ignited the 49ers’ first Super Bowl run.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jarcovjáková makes for a fascinating subject, especially as someone capturing her own emotional dissatisfaction through the contours of her body and face.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Next door, a small museum traces its fascinating journey from prison to protected paradise.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Families of those who perished in raging floodwaters at an all-girls camp in Texas this summer are suing the camp and its owners and operators, accusing them of negligence and reckless disregard.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The families of seven campers and two counselors who died in the catastrophic flooding that swept through Camp Mystic this summer are suing the Texas camp and its owners, accusing them of gross negligence, according to three lawsuits filed Monday.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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