1
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
she had a certain attractiveness that came from her witty conversation
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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
the attractiveness of the Greek countryside has inspired poets since ancient times
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Recent Examples of attractiveness
The commercial attractiveness of the World Cup, which is currently soliciting bids from potential host cites in North America and Europe, should be significantly higher.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026
However, worries around a decline in attractiveness and fertility weren’t strongly linked with epigenetic aging.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Two of Hollywood’s hottest stars, both in terms of fame and attractiveness, are frolicking in the English countryside, arguing in palatial mansions and hooking up passionately in the rain.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.
—Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026
However, worries around a decline in attractiveness and fertility weren’t strongly linked with epigenetic aging.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Two of Hollywood’s hottest stars, both in terms of fame and attractiveness, are frolicking in the English countryside, arguing in palatial mansions and hooking up passionately in the rain.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.
—Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
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Higher rates tend to increase the relative appeal of yielding assets such as government bonds versus non-yielding precious metals like gold.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city didn't want to pay, and won its appeal for a new trial, but since then new evidence has surfaced – allegations of a coverup – according to the family's attorney, Lance Northcutt.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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While the beauty of these blooms may be worth a mini road trip, Jensen encourages locals to engage with the springtime blossoming just under their noses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even if robins and cardinals are a favorite, nothing compares to the tiny beauty of hummingbirds.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Look no further than this two-story renovated machiya that masterfully blends old-school charm with modern, functional design.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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With its homey Appalachian charm and affordable accommodations, Gatlinburg remains a beloved gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The main attraction was its abundance of outdoor space, including a front balcony, a rooftop deck and a garden area.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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New hopes that hockey and other ice sports could heat up activity at this important city attraction.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sign up to vote for the best looks at the Oscars!—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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For older teen girls and young women, striking the balance between fun, youthful looks and sophistication for the growing woman is important.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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But her cat, Oscar, shares her fascination.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Baseball’s richest rivalry still draws national fascination.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Attractiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractiveness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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