1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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2
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
Thorsen’s alleged crimes have, since his indictment, also become attractive fodder for conspiracy theorists, attempting to conflate his financial fraud with his medical research.
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Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Tapestry is trading at an attractive level after its fiscal third-quarter earnings report added to investor concerns around demand for affordable luxury fashion, making now a good time to buy shares of the Coach owner, according to JPMorgan.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 May 2026
As data centers become bigger, rural areas with more land become attractive.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Knies is the most attractive trade chip the Leafs have to dangle in deals for a defenceman, especially if the team takes another winger, McKenna or Stenberg, with the top pick.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Tapestry is trading at an attractive level after its fiscal third-quarter earnings report added to investor concerns around demand for affordable luxury fashion, making now a good time to buy shares of the Coach owner, according to JPMorgan.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 May 2026
As data centers become bigger, rural areas with more land become attractive.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Knies is the most attractive trade chip the Leafs have to dangle in deals for a defenceman, especially if the team takes another winger, McKenna or Stenberg, with the top pick.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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The area One of the most beautiful areas to visit in Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is very popular during the high summer season between December and March, attracting many trekkers to hike the famous W or Q circuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Allen, who has racked up more than 2,300 wins in his career, said many in the industry lament the loss of a beautiful grass course.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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This shift has produced a wave of designers whose work blends heritage with modernity — an appealing combination for global audiences seeking fresh narratives.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Choosing long-lasting, low-effort perennials ensures a more enjoyable and visually appealing garden.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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The girls follow his trail of tears to Divine (Erika Alexander), a charismatic preacher still in the carnal thrall of her time with their father.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Also look for Janelle Monáe, who’s both amusing and charismatic as a spoiled trophy wife.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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AshleGryre Shop for breezy sundresses, cute beach coverups, bikinis, and raffia platforms at AshleGryre, a fashion-forward women’s boutique right across from Dune House in Atlantic Beach.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Sure, robots can be kitschy and cute, but frankly, their growing presence has begun to irk and distract me, becoming a bit too synonymous with gimmicky pan-Asian hotpot fare.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Max is everything Inger has ever dreamed of – travelled and irresistibly charming.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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But for the 42-year-old content creator, cleaning goes beyond the charming aesthetics of her videos.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The shatteringly crispy skin on these chicken thighs is achieved without frying, meaning less mess and oil, but the same lovely crunchy result.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There’s going to be a little inkling of the night shift personality in the next season, which will be lovely.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Apparatus x Puiforcat Gabriel Hendifar’s lighting and furniture studio Apparatus, which is known for its seductive lighting and furniture, is getting ready to showcase its collaboration with the French cutlery to silverware house Puiforcat.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Though in some sense this is a cautionary tale, the way that first Homer describes their attachment, and then Tennyson elaborates on their doomed, blissful apathy, is seductive in its own right.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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