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
Even though my bedroom style can vary, I’ve been inspired by a Mediterranean-meets-minimalist aesthetic these days—which is exactly why Quince’s linen bedding has been a mainstay on my mattress.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The judges pressed Heuer on standing in the case and on how basic aesthetic questions can override the national security concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Planting a native garden does not have to mean a wild, unkempt aesthetic.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The judges pressed Heuer on standing in the case and on how basic aesthetic questions can override the national security concerns.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Planting a native garden does not have to mean a wild, unkempt aesthetic.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aesthetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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There are beautiful walks and cycle rides and pretty Champenois villages in every direction, including Hautvillers, with the little church where Dom Pérignon is buried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Bank of America named a host of stocks that the firm said are too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Staff are uniformly lovely and helpful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Any guy currently punching well above his weight class with a lovely girlfriend knows that truth intuitively.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The European film commissioners tried to steer them away from casting a handsome actor as the lead in The Man Who Sold His Skin, Cheikhrouha said.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Keep scrolling to start the season strong with ’90s-but-better jelly mules, cute lightweight dresses, and a sling bag that’s about to become your water bottle’s new best friend.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Bonus points for picking separates in the same color palette (red and white is a particularly cute, preppy combo, as shown above).—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Carmen Electra wears a gorgeous sheer black dress to the premiere of Scary Movie 6 on June 3 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Tomatoes from Plant City are gorgeous, deep and dark.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For more of a no-frills option that’s still functional and pretty, check out this 38-inch-tall bird bath.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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