beauty

noun

ˈbyü-tē How to pronounce beauty (audio)
Definition of beautynext
1
as in beautifulness
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses the beauty of the landscape along the coast was enough to take your breath away

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2
as in goddess
an attractive woman The famous ancient sculpture of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt depicts her as a regal beauty.

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3
as in dream
something very good of its kind that fish is a beauty

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Recent Examples of beauty The beauty of madras then – and even today – is its loose weave. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Soccer is beloved by billions for its flow, its beauty, and its capacity for surprise, both good and ill. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Watering the lawn in the summer helps maintain its beauty, functionality, and health. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 But the beauty of achieving greatness is there are no what-ifs. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beauty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beauty
  1. attractiveness
  2. goddess
  3. dream
  4. looks
  5. queen
  6. marvel
  7. elegance
  8. wonder
Noun
  • The European Commission said the preloading of Gemini onto Android devices reduced the attractiveness of rival third-party models for the 60% of EU adults who use Android.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • As popularized by streamer Clavicular, the movement approaches attractiveness like an engineering problem.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
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  • From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Circe trades seduction for something darker When Odysseus’ men encounter Circe in Homer’s poem, the goddess drugs them and turns them into pigs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of goddess
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  • Lestat’s standing at the precipice of the sweet hereafter, and this episode is his death dream.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Skyroot will need a lot more funding to realize that dream, but Saturday’s launch showed the company has ingredients required for a successful launch company.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026
Definition of dream
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  • The problem is that Thiel’s Antichrist looks, with extraordinary precision, exactly like the people who want to regulate Peter Thiel.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • Kylie Kelce’s latest vacation outfit is a reminder that some of the best summer looks are also the most basic.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of looks
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  • The rare artifacts taken from the famed museum include jewelry owned by Napoleon III’s wife Empress Eugénie and a royal sapphire tiara, necklace, and matching earring owned by Queen Marie-Amélie, the last queen of France.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • Necklaces and jewelry owned by other French queens, including Empress Marie Louise, Marie-Amélie, and Hortense Bonaparte, were also taken.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • At rocky spots along the shoreline, pick your way around Asilomar’s tide pools and marvel at the incredible diversity of the marine life within.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • But for music nerds, the real marvel of the Québécois duo Angine de Poitrine is its arrestingly masterful microtonality.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026
Definition of marvel
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  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of elegance
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  • For the past two decades, watching Lionel Messi has been a joy, a privilege and a source of near-constant wonder.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Still, locals hope the mountain’s cultural and natural wonders will secure it a place and will play a role in securing more protection for the mountain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
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