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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Statement Light Fixtures Think twice before replacing your light fixture to match your minimalist aesthetic.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
Theatrical smoke added to the aesthetic of their sleek eight counts.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
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Adjective
No aesthetic trade-offs Usually, sustainable cement alternatives have had an appearance problem.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Statement Light Fixtures Think twice before replacing your light fixture to match your minimalist aesthetic.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Noun
And these deep wood tones on the cabinets or the floors kind of felt like a Grimms’ fairy-tale aesthetic.
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
Theatrical smoke added to the aesthetic of their sleek eight counts.
—
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Noun
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
Adjective
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
Noun
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
Adjective
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
Noun
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Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
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Let Serena & Lily’s sophisticated coastal sensibilities guide you on your journey to decorate your space with a New England cottage in mind.
Adjective
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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
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As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
Noun
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The order affected roughly 300 residents, according to evacuation data provided by the Perimeter Map system used by the county.
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The company said those measures were in place because of bad actors who use powerful AI systems for malicious cyber- and biology purposes.
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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