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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the woman's fetching smile has long made the painting a favorite with visitors to the museum
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a most fetching outfit in which to go skiing
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as in costing
to have a price of
those old toys that we tossed away are now fetching big bucks as antiques
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Recent Examples of fetching
Jesse Green, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2022
This fetching flask would please any whiskey drinker with a sense of style.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
For the last eight months, Elliot has found his favorite method of playing, fetching.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The unlikely progress through the story of Gussie Carnegie — the producer’s secretary, then wife, then star, then ex, but in reverse — suddenly seems clear and, in Krystal Joy Brown’s fetching performance, charming if not credible.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2022
This fetching flask would please any whiskey drinker with a sense of style.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
Verb
In most cases, the dog is simply fetching the toy whose appearance it has been trained to associate with the sound of the name.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
For the last eight months, Elliot has found his favorite method of playing, fetching.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetching
Adjective
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The Disney executives said the company has worked to make an appealing offer to YouTube TV.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Big Lonely Doug is a sight to behold—achingly beautiful yet incredibly sad.—
Brad Badelt,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tailoring is core to the DNA of VB and so every collection includes beautiful cashmere or wool coats that have a fashion-forward design, but also won’t date quickly.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Harvard undergraduate tuition is listed at $59,320, with Princeton costing $65,210, and MIT costing $64,310.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both retired from Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, costing the team ground in the battle to finish second in the teams’ championship.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, its attractive exterior design and simple, modern cabin are welcoming.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Best Contemporary Piece Sleek and minimalist, this handsome glass model from West Elm impersonates a crystal menorah (without the price point) and allows your candlesticks to do the talking.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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On display are handsome cutting boards, crosses, urns and custom furniture.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The proposal calls for expanding the project’s scope to include 90 more acute care beds, bringing the hospital’s total to 136 beds.—
Chase Jordan
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Just two ways of bringing playful drama to a space through color, the brightness is reminiscent of the joy of holidays and puts a smile on everyone’s face.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Music lovers should head to see the Bluegrass Band art piece in East Bend, and the square in Yadkinville featuring Carolina Pines is particularly lovely.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fetching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetching. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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