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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
Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This process of programmatically fetching data — through API calls or requests — is commonly used to update other dashboards and maps set up by the city.
—Nami Sumida, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2023
New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Dried dandelion root is even sold as a caffeine-free coffee substitute, fetching over $31 a pound in stores — outpricing prime rib and lobster, according to MOFGA.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Hounds Town operates as a pet care business offering services from day care and pet boarding to spa services keeping dogs looking quite fetching.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This process of programmatically fetching data — through API calls or requests — is commonly used to update other dashboards and maps set up by the city.
—Nami Sumida, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2023
Verb
Now, not only has the motorcycle been completed, but it’s also been quickly bought, fetching more than US$500,000!
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Dried dandelion root is even sold as a caffeine-free coffee substitute, fetching over $31 a pound in stores — outpricing prime rib and lobster, according to MOFGA.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetching
Adjective
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The squared toe, decorative leather flower and dusty color blocking all carried the offbeat femininity that has made archival Prada footwear particularly appealing to vintage shoppers.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Use scare tactics like predator decoys, reflective objects, or windsocks to make your patio less appealing for birds to perch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Cheap drones and missiles costing tens of thousands of dollars have repeatedly forced defenders to launch interceptors worth hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars, proving that future conflicts may be determined as much by cost-exchange ratios as by technological superiority.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Universal Kids tickets and annual passes are now on sale with one-day tickets costing $55 to $80 and annual passes running $130 to $165.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Another project will target the City Center Innovation District to accomplish similar goals, making the city more attractive to businesses.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The South, particularly Sunbelt states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, are becoming attractive options for soon-to-be homeowners looking to escape rising living costs.—
Taeya Boi-Doku,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the 62-year-old movie star has been going around Europe, looking handsome, happy and generally pleased with life.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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What to do nearby Oglethorpe Avenue is one of Savannah’s prettiest streets, lined with live oak trees and handsome mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Storms may start early in the afternoon and continue through the remainder of the evening into early Thursday, bringing with them threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, heavy downpours and flooding.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Candles, whether real or remote, also provide a charming touch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The event is also a lovely way to honor film history.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
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“Fetching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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