as in beautiful
tending to look good in photographs
She's a very photogenic child. This is the city's most photogenic park.
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Recent Examples of photogenic
From the city, hop a 45-minute local bus to Kinsale, a photogenic harbor town where the food scene doesn’t need to shout.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Luckily, the protagonist is a young man with a moving and complicated backstory and a photogenic, wonky-toothed smile.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Here was a photogenic boy-girl duo with two wonderfully wubby albums, a vague air of disaffected cool, and a very active Instagram account.
—Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
The colorful streets of Old San Juan are walkable and endlessly photogenic, offering a rich sense of history and character around every corner.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Luckily, the protagonist is a young man with a moving and complicated backstory and a photogenic, wonky-toothed smile.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Here was a photogenic boy-girl duo with two wonderfully wubby albums, a vague air of disaffected cool, and a very active Instagram account.
—Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
The colorful streets of Old San Juan are walkable and endlessly photogenic, offering a rich sense of history and character around every corner.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Do leave enough of the shoots in bloom to keep attractive plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The town is full of charming attractions, like the interactive Maison de Sancerre, and cozy restaurants and cafés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This charming town of under 5,000 people is dotted with towering coastal redwoods and is known for its easy access to the peacefully flowing waters of the Russian River.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fly across the world to visit archives and then look at additional pamphlets just because the covers look cute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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For adventurous travelers who want to look cute in photos but also have a hike, tennis match, or other adventure on the agenda, this pleated skirt is an ideal pick.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Charles Melton is effortlessly handsome while out and about in the Big Apple on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The happy news is that young people are filling the pews in our gorgeous churches.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Look for rainbow carrots for a pretty presentation.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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More Pretty Outdoor Rugs Under $50 at Amazon Below, find more pretty outdoor rugs for less than $50 at Amazon, including floral, geometric, and minimalist designs.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photogenic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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