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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
People generally need safe and appealing routes, Lopez said, such as the American River Parkway.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
In some situations, a more robust vest may be more appealing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
People generally need safe and appealing routes, Lopez said, such as the American River Parkway.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
In some situations, a more robust vest may be more appealing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 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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The eldest son of the late Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley is a charismatic performer and an accomplished singer, songwriter and band leader.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
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They were led by Tsietsi Mashinini, a charismatic high schooler.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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