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also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in beautiful
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
Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Dalton, the affiliate's providers are seeing a spiked interest in aesthetic services, many for cosmetic reasons.
—Laura Fitzgerald, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Its industrial aesthetic is a modern take on a space-saving cabinet.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Dalton, the affiliate's providers are seeing a spiked interest in aesthetic services, many for cosmetic reasons.
—Laura Fitzgerald, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
At the New York City premiere on April 13, Hathaway embraced a futuristic, sculptural aesthetic on the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer gown that played with light and movement.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Its industrial aesthetic is a modern take on a space-saving cabinet.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Although Duchossois’ acquisition of Arlington Park in 1983 and his ownership of the luxurious track overshadowed his achievements as a breeder, his beautiful Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington was a model breeding farm, as impressive as any of those in Kentucky.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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For major criminals, the city seemed to offer not only impunity but also sunshine, an easy life style, and safety.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jump Source bring this combination of club-music renown and their pop sensibilities to Fold.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The show was built around a collective of performers including Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Bam Margera and the late Ryan Dunn who brought their DIY, skate-punk sensibility to a series of increasingly ambitious and dangerous stunts.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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But having said that, there is also a tenable argument against the team handing him a handsome pay raise.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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State-of-the-art drones, and the technology needed to intercept them, have become as important to national weapons arsenals as missiles, Patriot systems, fighter jets, and warships.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the past decade, research has consistently shown that natural fibers like cotton can biodegrade across a wide range of environments, including freshwater, saltwater, wastewater systems, soil, and compost.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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