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also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in attractive
very pleasing to look at
an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations
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as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Even non-drinkers love a bar cart aesthetic as a style feature in their spaces.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
But somehow Hollywood keeps thinking that the key to a Western is all in the aesthetics and accents, rather than a strong sense of place or smart storytelling.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In Louis Vuitton’s 2025 Resort Campaign Louis Vuitton’s latest women’s campaign featuring Zendaya radiates pure summer energy, channeling a nostalgic ’70s aesthetic set against the dreamy backdrop of the Italian Riviera.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Even non-drinkers love a bar cart aesthetic as a style feature in their spaces.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Stone options like granite and limestone give off a traditional aesthetic.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
But somehow Hollywood keeps thinking that the key to a Western is all in the aesthetics and accents, rather than a strong sense of place or smart storytelling.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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While sunbathing at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the actress Norma Shearer noticed an attractive young man at poolside talking on a telephone.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The first thing Marathon asks players to do is choose a Runner, each with their own distinct abilities and gameplay styles.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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If slouchy styles aren’t your thing, this Everlane jacket is the perfect trench for you.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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With elegant interiors, a stunning outdoor patio, and a nod to the artistic and culinary traditions of the Côte d'Azur, Claudie invites guests to indulge in the magic of the South of France with every visit.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Some people prefer more minimal styles and want a midi dress that’s simple and elegant and easy to accessorize.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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While a streamlined approach to the extraction shooter genre from the studio behind Halo and Destiny sounds like a recipe for casual and hardcore gamer gold, the execution leaves all the hype behind.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Insufficient research has been conducted to determine which approach is most effective.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bryson DeChambeau DeChambeau does little wrong, and he’s been exquisite in every facet this week.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But whereas Lee and Singleton set a number of films in their home towns, Oakland appears as more of a sensibility than a place in Coogler’s work.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Pottery Barn Scallop Throw $59 Pottery Barn Teen The casual scalloped detailing woven into the Pottery Barn Teen throw gives it a darling sensibility.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The change, which McMahon unveiled on April 21 and has been expected for months, represents the last major cog in the wheel of the U.S. student loan repayment system to start spinning again since the coronavirus pandemic.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Before they were fired, staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were about to launch a new data system to improve how the U.S. tracks concussions.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Modern tailoring techniques span from crafty embellishments à la Diotima to high-shine and bold color from Wales Bonner; the details are as diverse as the diaspora.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The next police chief for Fort Worth should possess a combination of strong leadership skills, integrity, excellent communication skills, community orientation, and a thorough understanding of current law enforcement strategies and techniques.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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