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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
Degree-days measures the stage of ripeness in cherries that is most appealing to SWD, so farmers can figure out when to implement preventative measures such as insecticides or traps.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
While office-to-residential conversions are becoming more appealing to developers given the high office vacancy rates in many downtowns and the need for additional housing, J Street is bucking that trend.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Joining in the festivities is outgoing French student Chloé (Cécile Matignon, hugely appealing), ostensibly in a relationship but flirting brazenly with Nicolau, who even after a few beers is too mournful to pick up the signals.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
Degree-days measures the stage of ripeness in cherries that is most appealing to SWD, so farmers can figure out when to implement preventative measures such as insecticides or traps.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
While office-to-residential conversions are becoming more appealing to developers given the high office vacancy rates in many downtowns and the need for additional housing, J Street is bucking that trend.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett's exit news, now trails the S&P 500 This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Deep in the heart of Bakewell’s cobbled town square stands The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, inside a charming 17th-century stone building, once owned by the Duke of Rutland.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The show sees a group of charming young islanders arrive in Mallorca, Spain, to find love.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Misty uncovers an incriminating clue.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Shauna was right about Melissa sending her an incriminating DAT tape with audio evidence of the Yellowjackets committing some Lord of the Flies-level acts.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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He was best known for his over-the-top showmanship, having adapted a charismatic, all-American persona that helped bring professional wrestling to the mainstream.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The first panel featured a bilingual conversation between Straw Hat Goofy, a U.S.-based anime creator known for his charismatic anime commentary and film reviews, and Shinnosuke, a creator from Japan known for introducing films, television dramas, and anime.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Hydrothermal vents are among the most fascinating and unusual environments on Earth.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The post quickly sparked outrage, with many Reddit users accusing the neighbor of manipulation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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These investigations include inquiries into safety violations by SpaceX and an SEC lawsuit accusing Musk of securities fraud.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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