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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And who doesn’t relish the gothic details of an ancient manor and grumpy yet uniquely attractive duke that owns it?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Together with its other untapped resources, this presents yet another attractive trait to any suitor in pursuit of technological and industrial preeminence.—
Chloe Demrovsky,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, citing an ongoing matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Republican ends Minnesota governor bid over immigration enforcement Chris Madel, a Republican, ended his campaign for Minnesota governor after less than two months, citing frustration with the party and the way federal officials have carried out immigration operations in the state.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Patrick is certainly slick and charming, but his story hardly passes muster.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its charming white-stone facade is covered with windows, while red brick stacks throw color into the mix.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 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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Stars are important, and with fighters like Dakota Ditcheva, Cris Cyborg, Thad Jean and Usman Nurmagomedov already under the PFL banner there are charismatic combatants on the scene.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rev displays the rhetorical power, leavened with humor and warmth, of a skilled public speaker, but many others are charismatic, too.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When agents stop to arrest or question someone, the networks signal the location, summoning more people who sound warnings with whistles and honking, film what’s happening and call out legal advice to people being detained.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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When the doc tries summoning the presence in the house, the TV comes on with an episode of It’s Buddy, a show of which Grace can find no trace on the internet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For Claire, however, the tale of her mother’s illness takes a backseat in a head-scratching ways, despite the movie affording Jones the fascinating conundrum of trying to conquer death itself.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fleming eventually left the agency and sued the city, accusing Lee of discriminating and retaliating against him for conducting investigations.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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After being notified of the action, Musk’s company almost immediately countersued the conservative influencer, accusing her of violating the platform’s terms of service, which state any disputes with X must be brought in Texas.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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