as in handsome
very pleasing to look at
she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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Recent Examples of good-looking
These grasses remain green all winter, so overseeding can help maintain a good-looking lawn year-round.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
In Los Angeles, a ridiculously good-looking Ben Stiller and Tramell Tillman surprise Zoolander screening guests with a marching band appearance.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Just this good-looking guy with a beautiful, long business trench coat.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Regardless, the Carnival is a good-looking vehicle that blends in nicely to the rest of the brand’s lineup.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
In Los Angeles, a ridiculously good-looking Ben Stiller and Tramell Tillman surprise Zoolander screening guests with a marching band appearance.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Just this good-looking guy with a beautiful, long business trench coat.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Regardless, the Carnival is a good-looking vehicle that blends in nicely to the rest of the brand’s lineup.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-looking
Adjective
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Every detail feels intentional, not just in the fresh ingredients, but in thoughtful touches like letting diners take home a handsome pair of wooden chopsticks after their meal.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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The teacher was young, handsome, often wore a pink button-down.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So radiant, so healthy and so beautiful.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Nix had set his feet while hitting on just one of three more wide-open heaves against the Bolts, the Broncos are 2-1 — and the AFC West is thrown into beautiful chaos.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The research team also highlighted that sodium chemistries are attractive, yet sodium solid electrolytes show limited room-temperature ionic conductivity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Oh, and home attendance ranked 28th of 30 teams, so evidently the product still wasn’t attractive enough.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The desserts are quite lovely (the cookies and cream cheesecake was my personal favorite), and each sandwich is just as delicious as the next.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Reader Vicki Casey from Huntersville, North Carolina, shared this lovely recipe created by her thrifty mother-in-law that uses the juice leftover from canned pineapple to make a beautiful pie.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The set comes in moody neutrals like gray, indigo, cream, and white, and even arrives in a cute storage tote.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and Star Wars' own more wry feeling.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gomez is seen wearing a gorgeous white gown, and Blanco looked dapper in a black suit and bowtie.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of those quality dollars for those systems are available in pretty real time.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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As a petite traveler—I’m 5-foot-2—I’ve long been obsessed with culottes, and this charming plaid pair from Madewell would make for a fabulous transitional piece as the temperature dips.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Howey joins High Potential in season 2 as Captain Jesse Wagner, a charming and politically savvy precinct leader who brings a fresh dynamic to the LAPD team.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-looking. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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