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
Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.
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Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Sarwer points to a robust body of literature on how attractiveness can positively influence one's academic performance, professional advancement and legal outcomes.
—NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Delaware’s attractiveness is due in part to what’s viewed as a flexible corporate code and expert judiciary, and the state is seen as balancing the rights of executives and shareholders.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Dadati is aiming to further raise the visibility and attractiveness of Lecco, which stands on the southeastern branch of Lake Como.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Sarwer points to a robust body of literature on how attractiveness can positively influence one's academic performance, professional advancement and legal outcomes.
—NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Delaware’s attractiveness is due in part to what’s viewed as a flexible corporate code and expert judiciary, and the state is seen as balancing the rights of executives and shareholders.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Dadati is aiming to further raise the visibility and attractiveness of Lecco, which stands on the southeastern branch of Lake Como.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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And downtown Revelstoke still retains mom-and-pop charm and a strongly local ethos, plus loads of local art (don’t miss the art allies).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Modern Equestrian Elegance Meets Bold Textiles Inspired by the timeless charm of the countryside, this look blends rustic equestrian touches with a refined, modern sensibility.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now, the juxtapositions that are so key to Charli’s style DNA manifest in Anthony Vaccarello’s current athleisure-meets-lingerie looks.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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To see all the looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Shterenberg, who developed a fascination with space at a young age, later graduated at the top of his master's program class and went to work as an engineer for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Hughes Aerospace Corp, according to CBS News.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But knowing and understanding bears as individual animals can also deepen the fascination and connections people already have with bears.—
Emily Wanderer,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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