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
Vogue, 4 May 2026
Inside, the rooms are a nod to the island’s aesthetic history of the 1960s and 1970s, when it was known more as an artistic hideaway and less of a billionaire’s playground.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Its industrial aesthetic is a modern take on a space-saving cabinet.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The mannequins—25 in all—are distributed across two of the show’s 12 thematic sections, each organized around a body type or aesthetic.
—Vogue, 4 May 2026
Inside, the rooms are a nod to the island’s aesthetic history of the 1960s and 1970s, when it was known more as an artistic hideaway and less of a billionaire’s playground.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Noun
At the New York City premiere on April 13, Hathaway embraced a futuristic, sculptural aesthetic on the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer gown that played with light and movement.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Its industrial aesthetic is a modern take on a space-saving cabinet.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.—
Allie Lazar,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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My father, a boy, sat in the back seat with his brothers and Choute—Duchess of Montmoreau, née de Troguindy, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who went by this single childhood nickname.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Gang historian Alex Alonso said the gang unit’s hyper-aggressive style of policing has alienated generations of Black and brown Angelenos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Retirees with home equity, retirement accounts, or Medicare benefits are especially attractive targets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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For many savers, however, investing it in this climate is understandably not attractive.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Suzuki and Detmers both felt the walks were more a product of the Blue Jays’ approach than his control.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The Otesaga Resort Hotel Cooperstown, New York If a pilgrimage to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is on your family vacation bucket list, combine your visit with a stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel for a lovely lakeside getaway.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Completing the triptych is the story of yet another student in 1972, the shy Hannes (Enzo Brumm), who hopes to study poetry but is soon taken with the lovely Gundula (Marlene Burow), who is researching the neural responses of the geranium on her windowsill.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Jump Source bring this combination of club-music renown and their pop sensibilities to Fold.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The show was built around a collective of performers including Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Bam Margera and the late Ryan Dunn who brought their DIY, skate-punk sensibility to a series of increasingly ambitious and dangerous stunts.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Noun
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As long as college remains a way for upwardly mobile kids to stand out from one another, and as long as employers believe that a better college degree is a sign of a better potential worker, the American university system should survive, even if teaching methods change.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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The organization implements a proactive system of internal oversight, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to ensure continuous compliance and performance across all locations.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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