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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
Women Unknown — Scandinavian in both its aesthetic and precision — was always going to be about class, complicity and survival. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 The magic is having that level of aesthetic and sonic quality in an ordinary pair of glasses. — Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
Many products in the collection are more subtle in their debt to the Xbox aesthetic. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 Celebrity nail artists recommend classic and modern fall shades alike to embrace the season’s cozy aesthetic. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 28 Aug. 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
  • The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Noun
  • Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.
    — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of style
Adjective
  • As training camp arrives, injuries have turned an attractive offseason of work into an uneasy fall.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If so, home equity can appear like an increasingly attractive source of financial breathing room.
    — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Noun
  • Some of that was due to the injuries on the offensive line, but some of it could be attributable to O’Connell’s approach as a play caller as well.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rocket Lab used a different approach to diversify after achieving success with its small Electron launch vehicle.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of approach
Adjective
  • Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sandy is very, very funny and smart, and Nic was just lovely.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of lovely
Noun
  • Glen possesses a rare ability to fuse a world-class creative sensibility with sharp strategic thinking, all driven by a genuine love of cinema.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The show’s designer, Nolan Miller, lobbied hard for Hack, whose casting offered him a chance to ditch Jackson’s turtleneck-and-jeans sensibility for high fashion.
    — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensibility
Adjective
  • McDavid’s isolated stats show his line surrendered more goals but still delivered a handsome 54 percent share.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The kitchen comes equipped with modern appliances, cookware, and handsome ceramic grocery from Indonesia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of handsome
Noun
  • Macau, one of China’s two special administrative regions alongside Hong Kong, keeps its own currency, legal system, and customs territory.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of system

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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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