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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Sun exposure can cause both aesthetic and health-related concerns.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 May 2026
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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Adjective
The aesthetic has seemingly evaded the controversy that’s erupted from Levinson’s eight-episode parable, which officially finished on Sunday.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Sun exposure can cause both aesthetic and health-related concerns.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 May 2026
Noun
Sunshine combines with Barbie pink and lemon meringue walls to brighten up the space, while tasteful midcentury-modern furniture keeps it from leaning too hard into the Instagram aesthetic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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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
Noun
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Logistics, in particular, has become an attractive sector for deployment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 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
Noun
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Nearly eight decades on, its identity remains remarkably consistent, rooted in a classic, residential sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Corgan was still dreaming of monster riffs in the vein of Jimmy Page balanced out with the goth sensibilities of bands like the Cure.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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With handsome, compound foliage that remains evergreen in frost-free areas, this heat and drought tolerant shrub makes a lovely accent or focal point.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Noun
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California uses a top-two primary system, in which all candidates appear on the same ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully ADA compliant, with specific guest rooms that feature lowered signage and door viewers, closed-caption televisions, braille room numbers, and emergency assistance systems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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