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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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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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as in dream
something very good of its kind
that fish is a beauty
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Recent Examples of beauty
For the 79th installment of the film festival, Dior has opened doors to a suite on the Majestic Hotel’s sixth floor where, from May 12-23, the house’s team of beauty experts are on hand to help celebrities prep for their respective red carpet appearances.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Celebrities have helped drive visibility around the trend by openly sharing trips centered around beauty treatments and wellness retreats, often documenting the experiences for millions of followers on social media.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Their beauty is aided by the May sun and a light breeze.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Many of these pools are within national parks and state forests, so be sure to follow park rules on when to swim and what to keep out of the water to preserve the natural beauty.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Celebrities have helped drive visibility around the trend by openly sharing trips centered around beauty treatments and wellness retreats, often documenting the experiences for millions of followers on social media.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Their beauty is aided by the May sun and a light breeze.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Many of these pools are within national parks and state forests, so be sure to follow park rules on when to swim and what to keep out of the water to preserve the natural beauty.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beauty
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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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People have been carving pregnant-goddess figurines since the Stone Age, and depictions of pregnancy are a recurrent theme across art history.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Then there are those fighting and clawing to extend their NFL dream, such as Mason Reiger, who signed as a rookie free agent because his draft stock tanked because of medical evaluation.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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What was once street play and schoolyard competition now carries the weight of a national dream.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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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,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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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
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The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Katie is kind of the queen of late-breaking news to important men in her life, but unlike Archie’s debacle with Sunny, Greg can very easily take back his intent to leave.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Under his leadership, Apple became not just a product company but an operational machine and a supply chain marvel.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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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
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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
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Benjamín Echazarreta’s cinematography is alert to the workaday energy of the hotel as well as the eerie beauty of the setting, with its mix of fairy-tale wonder and bone-deep dread.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Some looks are too good to be treated as a one-wear wonder, and such looks are often by Chanel.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Its elegance is showcased in movies, books, and art.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beauty. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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