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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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
In recent years, some municipalities have started moving back toward pension plans and other benefits to make their departments more attractive.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Reliability and Resale Value: Lexus is known for its constant reliability and strong resale value, which are both very attractive qualities for potential buyers.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Reliability and Resale Value: Lexus is known for its constant reliability and strong resale value, which are both very attractive qualities for potential buyers.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Across time and place, House of Smoke moves toward a reckoning with the troubled South that shaped my worldview and an appreciation for the many gifts my beautiful and tragic mother bestowed.—
John T. Edge,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others court employees with improved amenities and greater schedule autonomy, aiming to make office time more appealing than mandatory.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Birdbaths are hotspots for transmission between prey species, especially in hot summer months when the water is more appealing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
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Williams, the charismatic GM of the 76ers, left his gig in Philly to lead Orlando’s expansion push.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruben Amorim's charismatic way of speaking also helps.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The trailers for the episode dropped not only the announcement of Swift's latest album, but also a cute moment between the celeb couple.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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The brand also offers the pillow in a smaller base model and several cute kids’ pillows that double as plushies.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hollander’s lovely Wauwatosa location will be shut down for some time, as well — at least six weeks, according to Lowlands Group Founder and CEO Eric Wagner.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The ladylike outfit—consisting of a square-neck, mid-sleeve, calf-length bodycon dress paired with mesh stilettos and ’90s-style sunglasses—is not only super seductive but timeless too.—
Laura Tortora,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025
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This seductive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, was filled with complexity and opulence.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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