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
Cap it off at Wynwood Walls, the outdoor street art museum that doubles as Miami’s most photogenic block.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, 30% of Maran’s current sales are refills, most of which are contained in photogenic, sensorially satisfying pouches.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Birch has now taken matters into his own hands and will breed his Highland cows with cattle from another breed in an attempt to make the animals less photogenic.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond the lamb pan As with every photogenic treat, lamb cakes have spread further thanks to social media – where people have shared everything from Martha Stewart perfection to lamb cakes gone wrong.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, 30% of Maran’s current sales are refills, most of which are contained in photogenic, sensorially satisfying pouches.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Birch has now taken matters into his own hands and will breed his Highland cows with cattle from another breed in an attempt to make the animals less photogenic.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond the lamb pan As with every photogenic treat, lamb cakes have spread further thanks to social media – where people have shared everything from Martha Stewart perfection to lamb cakes gone wrong.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
Adjective
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The area One of the most beautiful areas to visit in Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is very popular during the high summer season between December and March, attracting many trekkers to hike the famous W or Q circuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Allen, who has racked up more than 2,300 wins in his career, said many in the industry lament the loss of a beautiful grass course.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Retirees with home equity, retirement accounts, or Medicare benefits are especially attractive targets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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For many savers, however, investing it in this climate is understandably not attractive.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Max is everything Inger has ever dreamed of – travelled and irresistibly charming.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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But for the 42-year-old content creator, cleaning goes beyond the charming aesthetics of her videos.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The shatteringly crispy skin on these chicken thighs is achieved without frying, meaning less mess and oil, but the same lovely crunchy result.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There’s going to be a little inkling of the night shift personality in the next season, which will be lovely.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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AshleGryre Shop for breezy sundresses, cute beach coverups, bikinis, and raffia platforms at AshleGryre, a fashion-forward women’s boutique right across from Dune House in Atlantic Beach.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Sure, robots can be kitschy and cute, but frankly, their growing presence has begun to irk and distract me, becoming a bit too synonymous with gimmicky pan-Asian hotpot fare.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Maluma flexed a gorgeous vintage Patek on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Pedro Pascal showed off an elegant Chanel Boy-Friend at The Mandalorian and Grogu premiere in France, Timothée Chalamet donned yet another double-sided Franck Muller, and Kevin Hart rocked a Patek at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts Dune House To be right on the gorgeous beach here and mere steps from the Beaches Town Center, Dune House (formerly One Ocean Resort & Spa) has 193 rooms with balconies fronting the ocean and a dunefront swimming pool overlooking the beach.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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This idyllic stretch of western New Jersey is dotted with postcard-pretty towns that blend Americana charm with elevated local eats, funky cultural gems, and a refreshing lack of pretension.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photogenic. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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