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
Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
That’s what makes Carneros the region and Carneros the resort so appealing.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Use scare tactics like predator decoys, reflective objects, or windsocks to make your patio less appealing for birds to perch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Later, however, your energy turns inward and silence becomes all the more appealing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
All of this convincingly portrays Church as a relatable and appealing figure for the 21st century.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
That’s what makes Carneros the region and Carneros the resort so appealing.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Use scare tactics like predator decoys, reflective objects, or windsocks to make your patio less appealing for birds to perch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Later, however, your energy turns inward and silence becomes all the more appealing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Income potential is equally attractive.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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But fewer focus expressly on overall Cuban coffee identity like Buena Gente, the charming Decatur shop whose casual walk-up counter brings to mind the quick-window-service ventanitas of Miami and Havana.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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What to do nearby The properties are located on the best slice of beachfront real estate in Providenciales, consisting of charming, bright pink parasails and loungers, plentiful white-sand beaches and turquoise water, and direct access to shops and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors argue that the audiotapes contain incriminating statements regarding Crawford's death.—
Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The actors are warm, charismatic, and emotionally present.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Happily, walking into Champagne Shack does not require summoning courage.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Railroad tracks frame the Escambia Bay shoreline, summoning an old-Florida nostalgia that just begs you to sit and stay awhile.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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What is happening currently in biology and medicine—with biomedical research accelerating the understanding of disease and developing new drugs—is fascinating and will revolutionize the approach to human health.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Victor Wembanyama is eligible for a four-year extension that would top $250 million, and there’s no reason the Spurs wouldn’t want to commit to keep the game’s most fascinating player around.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit alleges Williams made defamatory statements falsely accusing her of criminal conduct, including embezzlement, during his time as Opa-locka city manager before he was terminated by the city commission in 2024.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But the film received criticism in the aftermath of its release, with some naysayers accusing it of being alarmist or exaggerated.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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