attractiveness

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Recent Examples of attractiveness Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness. Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 Kenya’s data center market is projected to triple to $805 million by 2031, according to a new report, with the country’s renewable energy mix among the factors boosting its attractiveness. Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 May 2026 But despite his rugged defense, his injury history might limit his attractiveness to potential trade suitors. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026 This illustrates how Leo could strengthen the attractiveness of AWS, which is already the company’s profit engine. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
Noun
  • Still, very few modern pop stars are doing what Mars is doing in making seemingly timeless music with such broad appeal.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
  • While clinics in Seoul and Dubai emphasize injectables and skin treatments, retreats like The Ranch appeal to celebrities who want a fuller reset — combining exercise, nutrition and recovery in a setting designed to feel removed from daily life.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients who return for repeat visits.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
  • But that’s the beauty of being free – I wasn’t hired for this.
    Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Kolonaki Square is its epicenter, but the construction of the new metro stop there has momentarily killed its charm.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • In addition to the handbags, the line will also offer ready-to-wear, footwear and bag charms, all of which can be customized.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The looks that walked down the runway also called upon the dream, soundtracked by a score that included blues icon John Lee Hooker and beloved French band Air.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
  • The Morning Show star, 57, shared an Instagram post on Thursday, May 14, reflecting on some of her most popular banged looks throughout the years while giving some advice to fans who were thinking about getting a cut.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • As public fascination with the case has intensified online, so too has criticism over the pace of the investigation.
    Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • And his fascination with Xi hasn’t ebbed.
    Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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