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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
Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, is widely viewed as a leading figure in the looksmaxxing community, an online movement of young men pursuing methods to maximize their physical attractiveness.
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Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Research conducted by travel insurer InsureandGo found that the scenic railway had the highest attractiveness score across two key measures.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
It was launched in 2004, a year after Zuckerberg started the controversial FaceMash on Harvard University's campus, which allowed users to rank the attractiveness of female students and was quickly taken down.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the reasons for the billionaires’ departure is the attractiveness of Florida’s low taxes as well as its nice weather.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
South Park and North Park, not wealthy neighborhoods, gained in attractiveness and value over decades because working people bought old houses, fixed and maintained them.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Solterra’s attractiveness is its uniqueness in the segment.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Questions have been raised about the attractiveness of the region as a location for Big Tech investments after Iran targeted an Amazon data center in the country, disrupting cloud services.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Research conducted by travel insurer InsureandGo found that the scenic railway had the highest attractiveness score across two key measures.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
It was launched in 2004, a year after Zuckerberg started the controversial FaceMash on Harvard University's campus, which allowed users to rank the attractiveness of female students and was quickly taken down.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the reasons for the billionaires’ departure is the attractiveness of Florida’s low taxes as well as its nice weather.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
South Park and North Park, not wealthy neighborhoods, gained in attractiveness and value over decades because working people bought old houses, fixed and maintained them.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Solterra’s attractiveness is its uniqueness in the segment.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Questions have been raised about the attractiveness of the region as a location for Big Tech investments after Iran targeted an Amazon data center in the country, disrupting cloud services.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
Noun
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gold remains the more reliable hedge, and silver has broader appeal, while silver offers a hybrid role with both industrial demand and investment appeal.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hail the beauty queen Some of the best beauty products for moms are made by moms.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rooted in education and driven by innovation, CHI stands as a symbol of clean, bold beauty built on a legacy of excellence.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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What was once the bunk room for the city’s firemen is now a spacious two-bed, one-bath apartment for guests eager explore the historic charm of downtown Wilmington.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stretching across Washington, Oregon and Idaho, the region is packed with natural wonders and cultural attractions that reward every type of traveler.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The decades-old attraction has been closed since last September when its more than 30 inhabitants were relocated elsewhere in the park.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The $10 billion that Cursor keeps even if the deal doesn’t happen looks, to my traditional M&A reporter brain, like the largest breakup fee on record (a smart move, given Musk’s penchant for getting cold feet).—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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From the looks of it, Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt will not be in attendance.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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But their desperate fascination with this piece speaks to Pearlman’s hold on those prone to YouTube rabbit holes.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Their frustration is apparent in a letter Langston Hughes wrote to fellow Harlem Renaissance writer Arna Bontemps, complaining about the seductiveness of Hollywood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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