variants
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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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Watching the show, we were encouraged to project ourselves right into the contestants’ places—to change our hair and our clothes, to transform our bodies and alter our aesthetic and buy buy buy, always, what the show was selling.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
These features future-proof your bathroom without compromising its current aesthetic.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The hotel took it a step further by tapping interior designer Amanda Reynal, founder of Amanda Reynal Interiors, to impart the whimsy and joy of the Lilly aesthetic to the suites.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Watching the show, we were encouraged to project ourselves right into the contestants’ places—to change our hair and our clothes, to transform our bodies and alter our aesthetic and buy buy buy, always, what the show was selling.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
At the top of the West Tower sits the Strip Suite, a two-bedroom abode that leans fully into a private-home aesthetic.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
These features future-proof your bathroom without compromising its current aesthetic.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Like a delicious meal and a beautiful tablescape, effortless conversation is a hallmark of a great gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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This beautiful treat will disappear from the buffet in no time.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adding flower beds filled with water-loving plants such as daylilies, blue flag irises, and button bushes is an attractive solution for soggy areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, the hospital, which treats mostly people involved with the justice system, is expanding to alleviate the county’s overlapping mental health and homelessness crisis, in what proponents described as a more compassionate approach than in the past.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a really lovely thing, because actually essentially the craft becomes a vehicle for people then having other health promoting behaviors like engaging with others.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Make the most of juicy spring strawberries with this light and lovely salad.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, that visual sensibility is still tied to some rather cheap-looking CGI, and that’s not even getting into the god-awful script and characterizations.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s always a different kind of energy in this fashion capital, with showgoers and street-style stars alike bring an effortlessly chic sensibility to the city’s winding arrondissements.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plus visiting Greece in the off-season reveals handsome landscapes without the heat and crowds that summer can bring.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Woodell plays Jay, a charming, handsome and wealthy Catfish alum.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dan Morrison Eleven different countries have asked Ukraine for help in countering Iran's deadly Shahed drones, with request for interceptors, electronic warfare systems and training, Ukrainian Presiden Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Advocates say that level of disenrollment will sharply diminish the state’s health care system as a whole, by robbing hospitals and clinics of revenue.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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