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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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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
In a TikTok post, Lenae addressed the comments, noting that her creative aesthetic is directly inspired by the likes of Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, and Diana Ross.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Newer models have refined the design and added more high-tech features, but the iPhone X offers that iconic modern-day iPhone aesthetic for much cheaper; instead of spending close to $1,000, this model costs less than $165.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
In a TikTok post, Lenae addressed the comments, noting that her creative aesthetic is directly inspired by the likes of Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, and Diana Ross.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Bricks and Horses is as beautiful as ever, and now the menu is better than ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pop star was photographed in New York City with friends Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that had bridal style written all over it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The water tower’s attractive exterior design appears to be an extension of the other residences.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analyst Justin Post said that Meta’s recent pullback has now created an attractive opportunity for investors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But, by the same token, the virtues of the traditional approach, which once hardly needed to be articulated, now stand in greater relief.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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In March, China passed a law that experts say cements its assimilationist approach towards its ethnic minority groups, building on years of policy changes at the provincial level in Xinjiang and elsewhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One one side, a lovely mother and daughter in the middle of planning her wedding.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is a lovely array of dresses, and it is pulled from a collection that DAM’s fans and supporters can easily admire.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Entering the superior suite (one step down from the suite de luxe) was akin to entering an apartment, if that apartment were imagined entirely by an art collector with keen design sensibilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kourtesis’ ear for texture and immersive sensibilities are well suited to the DJ-Kicks format, which favors channeling emotion and building tension.—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon in your 8th House of Delicate Topics soothes handsome Jupiter in your 4th House of Roots.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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This handsome boy is smart and loves to learn.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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By Saturday, the Pentagon had surged more than 150 aircraft to join the effort to rescue the weapons system officer, Dude 44B, including 64 fighter jets, four bombers, 48 refuelers, 13 rescue planes and 26 intelligence and jamming aircraft, sources told CBS News.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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