1
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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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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attractive opportunities
enticing opportunities
exciting opportunities
lucrative opportunities
impressive opportunities
interesting opportunities
attractive people
an attractive candidate
an appealing candidate
an impressive candidate
a talented candidate
a desirable candidate
a promising candidate
an attractive place
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Recent Examples of attractive
Ample rental supply has helped ease pressure on rents in many parts of the country, making renting an increasingly attractive option.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
This breakout is coupled with outperformance relative to the S & P 500 with an upside target of $190, offering an attractive risk-to-reward profile for a long position.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 4 June 2025
There’s a lot of things that made that an attractive job, but the landscape has shifted.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
An attractive website won't do you much good if no one can reach it.
—PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
This breakout is coupled with outperformance relative to the S & P 500 with an upside target of $190, offering an attractive risk-to-reward profile for a long position.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 4 June 2025
There’s a lot of things that made that an attractive job, but the landscape has shifted.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
An attractive website won't do you much good if no one can reach it.
—PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for attractive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
Adjective
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Very appealing, nicely balanced with notable typicity, appealing grassy notes and almost no bitterness in the finish; beautifully balanced.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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No, there are no rhythmic waves to watch, but the light reflecting off the water, the passing boats, and the occasional wildlife sighting are just as appealing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Their beautiful bi-level home is hidden on a backstreet in Palermo.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In the back of The Testaments is a beautiful dedication to me and some of the cast members.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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By contrast, Arafat was charismatic, his face and persona having come to represent the Palestinian movement.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The charismatic truant has since become an archetype of 1980s cool.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Here the handsome yellow and gray Palazzo del Capitolo building is close to Jana’s Café, where tank topped and tattooed visitors sipped rather than chugged espressos.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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These escapades are set in 1950 and have a handsome vintage color palette of white, gray, green, metal and wood.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The knotted fabric straps have an elevated look, making these cute enough to wear with your favorite sundresses and skirts.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Shows can only be so cute or funny or familiar or fresh.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Within a few hours of opening, the place is a smash hit—until a trio of vampire hillbilly musicians, led by Jack O’Connell’s scarily seductive Remmick, show up at the door, begging with utmost politeness to be let in.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Flavors, although less seductive than aromas, include yellow apples.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Trailing types make a lovely ground cover at the edge of a rain garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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