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 switcheroo that the director pulls between the two protagonists, starting her film with Said but then losing him for a chunk of the running time, can also prove a bit aggravating, especially because actor Letifov (who was also in Western) has such a photogenic face.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
On multiple fronts, Sánchez, a photogenic Socialist who has been in power since 2018, cuts a stark political contrast.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Perhaps the most iconic colorful landmark in town is the sunshine-yellow Clock Tower at the main entrance to the Old Town neighborhood, where many of the photogenic structures date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see Mabry Mill, one of the most photogenic spots in the mountains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
On multiple fronts, Sánchez, a photogenic Socialist who has been in power since 2018, cuts a stark political contrast.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Perhaps the most iconic colorful landmark in town is the sunshine-yellow Clock Tower at the main entrance to the Old Town neighborhood, where many of the photogenic structures date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see Mabry Mill, one of the most photogenic spots in the mountains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Bank of America named a host of stocks that the firm said are too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to start the season strong with ’90s-but-better jelly mules, cute lightweight dresses, and a sling bag that’s about to become your water bottle’s new best friend.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Bonus points for picking separates in the same color palette (red and white is a particularly cute, preppy combo, as shown above).—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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The European film commissioners tried to steer them away from casting a handsome actor as the lead in The Man Who Sold His Skin, Cheikhrouha said.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Carmen Electra wears a gorgeous sheer black dress to the premiere of Scary Movie 6 on June 3 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Tomatoes from Plant City are gorgeous, deep and dark.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Yeah, that seems pretty spot on.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The first quarter scoring started six minutes in after a pretty goal from Ryan McCarthy.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photogenic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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