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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Even the tiny side salad is meticulously cut and looks much more appealing than in some midprice restaurants.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
Here’s why the timing on the Heat’s impending umpteenth star search is so important:
If the Heat has a trade in place by the first night of the June 25-26 NBA Draft, Miami could offer a more appealing package than it could after the draft.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
With hyper-masculine influencers on their social media feeds promoting self-improvement through extreme workout and diet regimens, the idea of sitting in a circle and talking about feelings might sound less appealing.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Adjective
However, there are some plants that are less appealing to animals, such as those with pungent scents, fuzzy leaves, prickly or rough foliage, or a bitter taste.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Even the tiny side salad is meticulously cut and looks much more appealing than in some midprice restaurants.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
Here’s why the timing on the Heat’s impending umpteenth star search is so important:
If the Heat has a trade in place by the first night of the June 25-26 NBA Draft, Miami could offer a more appealing package than it could after the draft.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
With hyper-masculine influencers on their social media feeds promoting self-improvement through extreme workout and diet regimens, the idea of sitting in a circle and talking about feelings might sound less appealing.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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That has to be an attractive thing to keep players and to acquire players as well.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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With an attractive valuation, strong profitability, and a recent breakout signaling optimal timing for adding bullish exposure in a recovering sector.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 May 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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With charming Old-World looks trending across fashion and interiors, this prediction comes as no surprise.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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The charming new portraits come ahead of Camilla and King Charles’ visit to the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 19.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 May 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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The author’s recent adult romance follows the daughter of an influential Atlanta dynasty and her blooming relationship with a charismatic musician.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The charismatic biotechnology entrepreneur gained international recognition — and several magazine front pages — after founding the now-defunct blood-testing startup in 2003.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
10 May 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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As a result, each piece in her collections reflects her exploration of fascinating materials and techniques in a whimsical manner.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The experience of someone raised with Ghanaian traditions versus someone whose family has been in America for generations creates fascinating dynamics and misunderstandings.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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