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adjective

ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Definition of appealingnext
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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appealing

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verb

present participle of appeal
as in citing

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Recent Examples of appealing
Adjective
Libra September 23 – October 22 Too many appealing possibilities could make choosing strangely difficult. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 His Afro and leather jacket project swagger, but there’s an appealing openness in his material, too, a willingness to self-deprecate in service of a harder joke. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Nora’s time in the office, and the relationships that blossom — and one that withers — over the course of that formative span give shape to this earnest, appealing movie about idealism lost but innocence preserved. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 If purchasing pine straw, ask when it was baled because newer pine straw is more visually appealing. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
  1. attractive
  2. citing
  3. charming
  4. incriminating
  5. charismatic
  6. summoning
  7. fascinating
  8. accusing
Adjective
  • The radiant setting is especially attractive to affluent couples from across Asia as well as the US, Australia, and Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • McMahon also urged schools to introduce hands-on learning much earlier, including virtual welding and electronics programs that can make technical work feel tangible and attractive to younger students.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • Spyglass Media said her posts crossed into antisemitism and hate speech, citing what the company characterized as false references to genocide, Holocaust distortion and an implication that Western media conceal Israel’s perspective.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • From a high-rise balcony, the sound would be hardly noticeable, Kasdin said, citing the expert’s findings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of citing
Adjective
  • The Sprocket is a charming and efficient pocket-sized printer that uses ZINK zero-ink technology to output your smartphone photos, Polaroid-style, on special paper.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Café Nizza is a charming spot in Södermalm with impeccably unfussy dishes and fun bottles.
    — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • Lam walked to the rear of his Miami rental home and threw his cellphone from the dock into Biscayne Bay in an attempt to destroy incriminating evidence, prosecutors say.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Frequently, these prosecutions have invoked spy charges, with the FSB’s counterintelligence wing supplying the incriminating information.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of incriminating
Adjective
  • The warm and charismatic straight-shooter, who has clocked 20 years in the biz, has no qualms with exposing the inner workings of what can be a highly secretive industry.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • He was admired by some as a charismatic statesman who put Italy on the world stage but reviled by others as a populist who used political power for personal gain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • The women recall Haworth summoning them to a garage where they were pressured to undress and have fully nude photos taken of themselves as rock ‘n’ roll music blared.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Before this dilemma can play out, Hal triggers an Indiana Jones–esque booby trap inside the compound’s stronghold, summoning Macon’s men with their advanced weaponry.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of summoning
Adjective
  • Darryl’s ex-wife, Erika McCauley, is one of the doc’s most fascinating characters.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The early menu structure was fascinating, with ingredients categorized by their preparation, centered around meats and vegetables organized by their preparation (roasted, braised, sautéed) and meant to be mixed and matched a la carte.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • Rather than accusing him of entering Moïse’s residence or firing a weapon, prosecutors portrayed him as a Sanon supporter who provided resources for the operation and stood to benefit from the government that conspirators hoped to install afterward.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu correctly states that accusing Israel of genocide is the greatest lie of this century.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of accusing

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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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