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
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.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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
Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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
Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
Noun
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The poem is littered with gut punches that would destroy me as a parent; Lee sees the poem’s beauty and appears to feel appropriate shame.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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This picturesque lakeside destination is increasingly attracting affluent foreign buyers, drawn by the stunning natural beauty and newly relaxed Golden Visa program.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The design plans call for refreshing the carpeting, flooring, furniture and chandeliers throughout the clubhouse while maintaining the historical charm.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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But Powell has more easygoing charm than blinding charisma.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The public reaction to developments in the BCI field is all of a piece with this—equal parts healthy fascination and troubling misinformation.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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After finding success with Shift4 Payments—now valued at roughly $6 billion— Isaacman turned his fascination with flight into action.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 15 Nov. 2025.
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