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adjective

Definition of prepossessingnext
as in attractive

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verb

present participle of prepossess
as in influencing

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Recent Examples of prepossessing
Adjective
Blazy has led me down the rue de l’Abbaye to what appears, at first, the least prepossessing bistro in the area. — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025 The novel is a coming-of-age tale in which becoming an adult is defined as learning how to lie, how to smooth facts, events, even oneself into a more prepossessing form. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessing
  1. attractive
  2. influencing
  3. charming
  4. disposing
  5. alluring
  6. convincing
  7. appealing
  8. pleasing
Adjective
  • While the space tech sector is attractive, selectivity remains essential.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The salt that sprinkled out beneath the thorn tower was packaged in attractive black paper and shipped all around the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • These privacy concerns are also influencing how many individuals use AI tools.
    — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The declassified documents show a roiling debate within the intelligence community over China’s interest in influencing the election, with a minority saying that the matter should be taken more seriously.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of influencing
Adjective
  • For the best seat in the house, try to nab a spot on the top floor of the charming circular stone building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • But don't worry, it's built a vibrant modern city in between those charming old buildings, too.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of disposing
Adjective
  • The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Enter their noisy yet impossibly chic upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Norton) and Pína (Penélope Cruz), who make an alluring proposition that forces Joe and Angela to reevaluate their relationship.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of alluring
Verb
  • The team had many loyal New Jersey fans, but had a harder time convincing others to get on the PATH train.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • The states succeeded in convincing a judge to freeze the merger in advance of a trial.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of convincing
Adjective
  • Trader Joe’s pops this corn in a mixture of coconut and sunflower oil; coconut oil results in an airier and fluffier quality than popular alternatives like canola oil, while sunflower oil contributes an appealing crispiness.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The coastal setting is so appealing that all of the accommodations at the luxury resort include private balconies for enjoying ocean views.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Olmo’s deftness of touch to set up Porro for Spain’s second goal epitomised Spain’s cultured performance on the ball, but the fact that Spain’s performance was not always aesthetically pleasing will arguably please De la Fuente more.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • The whole enterprise glows with friendly, pleasing daffiness.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of pleasing

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