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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
Reopening the bookstore leads Audrey to meet the village’s quirky locals, including a Broadway set designer, a grandmother and a handsome agriculture representative.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The idea is that in a society that has allegedly become hostile to men—male privilege coded as toxic masculinity, and so on—the only way for boys to gain an edge is to be handsome.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The Bears' threatening to leave Illinois, prompting an arms race between the two states to offer the team handsome financial packages backed by taxpayer dollars, was mentioned by the congressmen as a prime example prompting their bill.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The idea is that in a society that has allegedly become hostile to men—male privilege coded as toxic masculinity, and so on—the only way for boys to gain an edge is to be handsome.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The Bears' threatening to leave Illinois, prompting an arms race between the two states to offer the team handsome financial packages backed by taxpayer dollars, was mentioned by the congressmen as a prime example prompting their bill.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsome
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Bricks and Horses is as beautiful as ever, and now the menu is better than ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Instead, this will be remembered as one of the most important victories of the young season if the Red Sox go on a run of graceful baseball.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Let the graceful creatures live amongst hearts, sparkles, and whatever other designs your heart desires.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Video shows a car striking a large trash bin before slamming into the building.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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But there is still a sizeable camp that warn against trading this moment, saying saying equities have to consolidate a bit further before this chapter closes.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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The water tower’s attractive exterior design appears to be an extension of the other residences.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analyst Justin Post said that Meta’s recent pullback has now created an attractive opportunity for investors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cabins are rustically elegant and come with one to four bedrooms.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rochester, for example, spends about 250,000 pounds ($330,000) a year on music, a substantial outlay for a provincial cathedral but less than some.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Baird and Dunaway reported seeing more frequent cases of telogen effluvium in people who have lost substantial weight on GLP-1 medications.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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And, in instances where the technology may find mutations for which there’s no clear treatment to offer, there is considerable debate about whether testing should even occur.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Before redistricting, that seat, the 49th Congressional District, had been the region’s most competitive, and with Desmond in the race, Republicans had vowed to direct considerable resources to beating Levin.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Handsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsome. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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