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
The extension to its cash rebate program ensures the country will remain an attractive proposition in the increasingly competitive CEE region, as Romania jockeys alongside countries including Hungary, Czech Republic and Bulgaria for foreign productions.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Employers are hiring fewer young people, citing an experience gap and rising minimum wages that make inexperienced youth less attractive.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Colors on labels tend to look pastel rather than vibrant, but remain visually attractive, with good overall quality.
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M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
So that makes the new Privacy Tent announced this month a rather attractive launch, designed for the same simple, intuitive 90-second setup as Gazelle's camping tents, only in narrower, shower-compatible form.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Employers are hiring fewer young people, citing an experience gap and rising minimum wages that make inexperienced youth less attractive.
—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Colors on labels tend to look pastel rather than vibrant, but remain visually attractive, with good overall quality.
—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
So that makes the new Privacy Tent announced this month a rather attractive launch, designed for the same simple, intuitive 90-second setup as Gazelle's camping tents, only in narrower, shower-compatible form.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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The idea of waking up beside a beach or beneath a mountain is understandably appealing, but visitors should be careful not to confuse freedom with entitlement.
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.
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The stakes are high, the KGB agents are handsome, the intelligence is deadly and the costumes are groovy.
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This handsome portable stands out for its incredibly bright and colorful OLED display and full aluminum chassis, giving it luxurious curb appeal at a near-budget price.
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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.
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They were led by Tsietsi Mashinini, a charismatic high schooler.
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Serve this sweet-and-spicy salad with your favorite cute cocktail picks for a fresh-and-fun summer appetizer.
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Baby raccoons, for example, are very cute, but their mother may have made a den in the attic, crawl space, or shed, which can be bad for them and for the homeowner.
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In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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By probing his triple role as author, anthropologist and cult leader, the book asks why Americans hunger for seductive spiritual hoaxes.
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The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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