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adjective

es-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce aesthetic (audio)
variants also esthetic or aesthetical or esthetical
Definition of aestheticnext
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations

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aesthetic

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noun

as in style

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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Adjective
Both Kim and Lewis have quickly found their overlapping aesthetic sensibilities. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 America should not remain captive to 20th century aesthetic reflexes. — Frank Porcu, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
Instead of a kitschy thatch and beach-bar aesthetic, Latitude 29 immerses visitors in polished antique woods that were specially commissioned by neo-tiki artists Bosko Hrnjak and Danny Gallardo. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Those who love an eclectic aesthetic can embrace more colorful arrangements by mixing miniature artwork, old game pieces, and quirky collectibles that reflect your (and your home’s) personality. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aesthetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
  1. beautiful
  2. style
  3. attractive
  4. approach
  5. lovely
  6. sensibility
  7. handsome
  8. system
Adjective
  • Belugas are beautiful, mystical creatures; anyone proximate to them would feel their loss acutely.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Set the scene Beyond the majestic main building, which sits on one of the endless curves of the Amalfi road, there are two new villas in addition to an older one, the beautiful Romeo e Giulietta.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Noun
  • The show routinely presents the Highclere Castle library, lined with Chesterfield sofas--a style Ethan Allen prominently sells today.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, her father signed an old-style regulated tenancy agreement.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of style
Adjective
  • But the administration has left itself few if any attractive alternatives.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Should the person report directly to OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman, who is reportedly hiring for the role instead of Altman, which would be most attractive for a big name like Hazelbaker?
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Noun
  • Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The comic tension embodies Cassavetes’ approach to the entire film, which involved some not-so-subtle manipulation of his actors behind the scenes.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of approach
Adjective
  • The restaurant serves a lovely breakfast on the veranda overlooking Ocean Drive as well as lunch and light bites in the piano bar in the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Then Musgraves, in her first appearance at the VMAs in five years, took over for a lovely solo piano-and-voice performance of Parton’s song.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lovely
Noun
  • There are certainly French sensibilities that shape the experience too, from the entertainment to the dining, which is always French at heart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Video Visions will serve as a physical distribution outlet for both past Cartuna titles and other recent festival hits that reflect the same offbeat sensibilities.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensibility
Adjective
  • Yeti’s new Rambler Bowls are the outdoor-lover’s ideal, and an essential addition to any tailgate setup, offering the same double-wall vacuum insulation as the brand’s famous drinkware with secure lids and an handsome aesthetic.
    — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The handsome wooden bench is crafted from solid poplar, features antique bronze hardware, and sports the soft and airy Seadrift finish, ideal for coastal, modern farmhouse, and contemporary dining rooms alike.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of handsome
Noun
  • After a weekend of alarming headlines about AI mishaps, public sector breaches, and agents gaining unauthorized access to outside systems, tech and AI CEOs are descending on Washington yet again this week.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Cocaine therefore appears to hijack a normal action-selection system rather than recruit a circuit dedicated to abnormal behavior.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of system

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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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