1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
world travel has always been very attractive to me
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Recent Examples of attractive
With developing nations like Zambia and Sri Lanka defaulting on their debt, countries buoyed by oil reserves seemed an attractive bet.
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Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
As summer arrives, salvia — especially red varieties — delivers long blooming periods and is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs upgrades Delek and Par Pacific to buy from neutral Goldman says the setup for both refinery companies is very attractive.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
In periods where inflation rises faster than expected and interest rates don't immediately adjust to compensate, gold can become more attractive by comparison.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
As summer arrives, salvia — especially red varieties — delivers long blooming periods and is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs upgrades Delek and Par Pacific to buy from neutral Goldman says the setup for both refinery companies is very attractive.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
In periods where inflation rises faster than expected and interest rates don't immediately adjust to compensate, gold can become more attractive by comparison.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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Lindsay Lohan has a beautiful bouquet of flowers in hand on set for Count My Lies in New York City on April 20.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fall is cooler and quieter, and while the sequoias stay green year-round, other trees—like maples, dogwoods, and black oaks—start to transition into beautiful autumnal colors, especially in October.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary blankets aren’t always available—or appealing, for that matter—making this a mistake that seasoned travelers learn to plan around.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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That balance is part of what makes the MDX Type S so appealing.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Charles Melton is effortlessly handsome while out and about in the Big Apple on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s Rodins now line a grassy area between one of two handsome exterior staircases and a green fence along Wilshire.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fly across the world to visit archives and then look at additional pamphlets just because the covers look cute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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For adventurous travelers who want to look cute in photos but also have a hike, tennis match, or other adventure on the agenda, this pleated skirt is an ideal pick.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The town is full of charming attractions, like the interactive Maison de Sancerre, and cozy restaurants and cafés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This charming town of under 5,000 people is dotted with towering coastal redwoods and is known for its easy access to the peacefully flowing waters of the Russian River.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The excitement of the fight for freedom and justice, combined with the energy of mass gatherings, was seductive.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s what’s so seductive about them.—
Brittany Delay,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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