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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a handsome man with finely chiseled features
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as in graceful
having or showing elegance
the glass-topped table was a handsome addition to the room
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
earns a handsome salary as senior vice president of the firm
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
real estate developers realized a handsome profit on that deal
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Recent Examples of handsome
Intercut with mutilation shots and moments where his mouth or eyes morph to be covered by the stretchy skin are flashbacks to the handsome actor, face totally intact.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Bale's brooding Bruce Wayne joined the ranks of other exceptionally handsome men — George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton — who also played the crime-fighting and wealthy protector of Gotham.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The museum’s Rodins now line a grassy area between one of two handsome exterior staircases and a green fence along Wilshire.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
There was Michael Govan, a true intellectual, Zen thinker, movie star handsome, and under consideration to run LACMA.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Bale's brooding Bruce Wayne joined the ranks of other exceptionally handsome men — George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton — who also played the crime-fighting and wealthy protector of Gotham.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The museum’s Rodins now line a grassy area between one of two handsome exterior staircases and a green fence along Wilshire.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
There was Michael Govan, a true intellectual, Zen thinker, movie star handsome, and under consideration to run LACMA.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsome
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Lindsay Lohan has a beautiful bouquet of flowers in hand on set for Count My Lies in New York City on April 20.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fall is cooler and quieter, and while the sequoias stay green year-round, other trees—like maples, dogwoods, and black oaks—start to transition into beautiful autumnal colors, especially in October.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Old stone walls and graceful arches frame olive and citrus groves and gum trees, while antique pieces gathered from European markets dot the corners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If they do get relegated this season, the implications will be sizeable.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nvidia, 6 months At least one sizable trader took advantage of those relatively cheaper options, buying 7,500 $230-strike calls expiring May 15 – a $413,000 transaction betting on a 13% ramp from here.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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This reversible option is no exception, with its appealing yellow color and elegant floral pattern.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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As one example, Servais pointed to a new pop-up fair in Brussels called Parloir that generated considerable buzz for its inaugural edition in the Belgian capital this year, held in an unused office building currently under construction.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Gabi Tuschak and her crew had already raised considerable sums of money.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Handsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsome. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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