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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 beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a handsome man with finely chiseled features
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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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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
a modern-style addition that detracts from the handsomeness of that neoclassic building
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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
she never had noticed his handsomeness until he got a more becoming haircut
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a handsome face
a handsome book
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Recent Examples of handsome
James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
Thankfully, Dornan’s handsome features didn’t hamper his acting career in the long run.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 May 2025
With a handsome frame made of eucalyptus wood and a woven rope seat, this rocking chair is all about craftsmanship without the fuss.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The handsome rower in Boating Party is but a few feet away; a viewer can almost imagine their shoes touching his.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
Thankfully, Dornan’s handsome features didn’t hamper his acting career in the long run.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 May 2025
With a handsome frame made of eucalyptus wood and a woven rope seat, this rocking chair is all about craftsmanship without the fuss.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsome
Adjective
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Much of the aesthetic was defined by long-slung, horizontal homes that were intended to emulate the graceful expanse of the midwest Prairie.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Redditor described living in a large suburban community surrounded by woods, where wildlife like foxes and bears are common.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Of the largest companies – those with 20,000 or more employees – 70% cover IVF.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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The property has beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Nikola Jokic is the biggest reason why the Nuggets are on the brink of a sizable upset.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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The hosting country would naturally want a sizable say in how the AGI is going to be used.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Her experience as a caregiver has infused her art with elegance, richness, and deep compassion.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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After stepping back from the spotlight, Gary Sinise is letting fans in on his family's private battle with cancer − and finding beauty after tragedy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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At the time of her death, the beauty guru had 149,000 Instagram followers and over 114,000 TikTok followers, many of whom mourned Marquez in comments on her recent posts.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, Evangelista made an elegant return to the Met Gala.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Since 2015, when Cook County chose Tyler in part to automate property tax bills and records, issues with Tyler’s work have resulted in substantial delays and much higher costs to taxpayers than originally conceived, as the Tribune and Injustice Watch reported in April in a thorough investigation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Celanese shares have suffered a nearly 24% decline this year as the price of methanol — a substantial input cost in acetic acid prices — has been spiking for about 18 months due to global supply shortages.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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“Handsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsome. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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