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
The ultra-photogenic family got together for another night at the theatre.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Back to Jake’s putt for par on the photogenic fifth hole.
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John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
The Apostle Islands are unbelievably photogenic, the geologic equivalent of Halle Berry in soft light.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Food and drink No visit to Scotland would be complete without a Scotch whisky tasting, and the Clydeside Distillery in the heart of Glasgow is a convenient and photogenic place to partake.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Back to Jake’s putt for par on the photogenic fifth hole.
—
John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
The Apostle Islands are unbelievably photogenic, the geologic equivalent of Halle Berry in soft light.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Food and drink No visit to Scotland would be complete without a Scotch whisky tasting, and the Clydeside Distillery in the heart of Glasgow is a convenient and photogenic place to partake.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
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The pair have to find their friends (JJ included) which leads to a cute game of peekaboo.
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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
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As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
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That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.
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Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
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For gardens that need both color and height, Mexican petunia is a pretty and low maintenance perennial choice.
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America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner, so shop more pretty shirts, blouses, and tank tops below to celebrate it in style.
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photogenic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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