PHOTOGENIC Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

photogenic

adjective

Definition of photogenic

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 In parts of northern and eastern Spain, totality will occur with the sun hanging low above the western horizon, creating one of the most photogenic eclipse scenarios of the century. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026 The most important upgrades aren’t necessarily the most photogenic ones. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 His Hammness does show up, tongue planted firmly in his photogenic cheek, and reminds you that nobody does handsome-guy self-mockery better than Jon Hamm. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026 The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for photogenic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic

Adjective

The beautiful, heirloom quality cookware is a quintessential gift or kitchen upgrade.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

Arsenal would also listen to attractive offers for Gabriel Martinelli or Ethan Nwaneri, but appropriate bids have not materialised.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Yet a full 20 years after Obama was elected on a promise to break free of Bush’s legacy, policymakers keep getting sucked into the region by an incentive structure that makes the use of force attractive and minimizes its short-term costs.

— Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

At first, Robert’s drunken moves on the dance floor are charming, even if Thom is less than impressed by the spectacle.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

The backstory First inaugurated in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle at the turn of the century, this property is charismatically old at a lovely 125.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
There are orange and ube lattes, that sea-salt cheese latte that only comes iced and soft serve with coffee – a drippy, lovely affogato.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

After Culkin penned a sweet message to Song on Instagram at the time, the actress responded by posting a cute Polaroid-style snap of the couple sharing a kiss on her own Instagram page.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
There are some really cute rooftop spots in the Beverly Hills area.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cute

Adjective

Getty Images In less than a year, Mark Walter bought the NBA’s most valuable franchise and then flipped it for a handsome profit.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Taskers Pond neighborhood, a handsome colonial has just come on the market.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

However, Imagineers put those worries to rest with a gorgeous new model of the fantastical land and a model of the boat ride vehicle for its central attraction.

— Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Nothing says summer like a family-friendly puppet show presented for free on a gorgeous, warm evening in a scenic Alameda park.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

Stewart teamed up once more with hairstylist Chris Appleton, who gave her the subtlest, prettiest, most whimsical wash of pink in her pale blonde hair using Schwarzkopf hair color.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
This pretty, charming — and calming — trail often evokes the rolling hills and dales of the English countryside.

— Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

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