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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
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Folklore and Evermore eras saw Swift embracing a cottagecore aesthetic that extended to her beauty practices.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Since their red-carpet debut in 2022, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have shared a similar aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Victoria’s Secret’s hottest competitor, Skims, also launched with a minimalist, monochrome aesthetic.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Folklore and Evermore eras saw Swift embracing a cottagecore aesthetic that extended to her beauty practices.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Cabinetry is a significant financial investment, so considering the aesthetic's longevity is important.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Since their red-carpet debut in 2022, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have shared a similar aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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Her elegant collaboration was a reminder that the world has long created the kinds of crises that threaten our stability today, and a good artist finds a way to make work that shows us a way through it, even if the answer is as simple as making something beautiful.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prepare for the muse to arrive in strange and beautiful ways during Pisces season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The micro-style, trimmed with frills along the back, quickly found its way onto creator Devon Lee Carlson and rap artist Sexy Redd at Coachella, before subsequently selling out on the brand’s site.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the weight and material of the set is noteworthy, the beautiful matelassé-style pattern—complete with floral motifs and geometric designs—adds a sophisticated touch to any space.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even the blaring horns of the cars of New Delhi and the chaos of the Summit weren’t enough to dampen the enthusiasm from big tech for India which continues to grow as a critical and attractive market for some of the world’s largest firms.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Much of the season is given over, as in the show’s first iteration, to the round-robin-style hookups and breakups taking place among the young and largely attractive staff.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The outdoor pool is just as lovely too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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From the lovely greens to the steeper blues and blacks, Pleasant Mountain delivers.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His wife, a former fashion editor and stylist, is known for her meticulous but unpretentious sensibility.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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His creations melded innovation, artistic sensibility and a strong connection with the environment.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handsome evergreen shrubs tolerate a range of growing conditions, seamlessly transitioning between sunny beds and shady gardens to provide continuity throughout the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Young at heart Little Bootsie is a handsome 12-year-old, black and white gentleman who proves that age is just a number.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Chinese consumers today, luxury is being redefined from external markers of status to internal systems of meaning.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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These boats have the vertical launch system (VLS), which could be used to fire new high-speed anti-ship missiles displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last fall.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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