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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as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Midjourney – Despite increasing competition, Midjourney still stands out for image quality and aesthetic range.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The result is consistent visibility without sacrificing the minimal, borderless aesthetic that defines the series.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Alternatively, a stay in one of the vintage Airstreams features a similar aesthetic, but with smaller windows, a bigger kitchen, and additional space to accommodate up to three guests.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Midjourney – Despite increasing competition, Midjourney still stands out for image quality and aesthetic range.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Part of his great accomplishment was to take the European aesthetic of beauty and redefine it for the South, with its heat and its billboards, its indolence and humor and thick nights.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The result is consistent visibility without sacrificing the minimal, borderless aesthetic that defines the series.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Monticello is stunningly beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For those who aren’t aware of the background, Bertone is a legendary Italian auto design house famous for cars like the beautiful Alfa GTV (1963–77) and the bedroom-poster favorite, the Lamborghini Countach of 1974.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Eighties-style court shoes also appeared at Baum und Pferdgarten, in a pale gray and lilac color palette typical of the era, and paired with matching tights.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Deepica and her team have consistently delivered meaningful innovation rooted in inclusivity, while also demonstrating the operational rigor, collaborative approach, and consumer connection needed to scale in prestige retail.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her signature red curls were piled atop her head into an updo secured with a lovely headband.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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That insurance plays such a material role in shaping Simon’s dilemma is a lovely bit of mundanity.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Consider Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, which began in 2006, developing its current long-form, immersive format that explores major historical topics with a punk sensibility.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some genuinely funny moments emerge from the collision of Hollywood humdrum and superhero absurdity, as if The Studio had been folded lightly into the MCU, a sensibility that reflects Guest’s comedy pedigree on Community and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When Russo heir Francesca refuses to be the brand’s face, Lauren must work with Mason, the handsome but reluctant chef of the family’s trattoria.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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For example, there’s a good reason that sites along streets are often planted with hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), a handsome native tree; gingko (Ginkgo biloba), an Asian species known for its golden-yellow fall color; and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), a deciduous conifer.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No modern industrial narrative would be complete without Elon Musk, whose ventures span autonomous systems, space infrastructure, energy storage, and neural interfaces.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aviation officials made strides to change military helicopter flight path rules around Washington, DC, and later promised a new air traffic control system would be implemented during the current presidential administration to support aviation safety.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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