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prepossessing

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verb

present participle of prepossess

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessing
Adjective
  • Top Wall Street analysts help investors look past near-term noise and pick attractive stocks with solid long-term growth potential.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • The convertible is also painted Verde Scuro, a rare color for Mondials and and a quite attractive dark-green hue.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The Federal Reserve's recent hawkish stance, holding rates and projecting potential hikes, sets a crucial backdrop, influencing various asset classes.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Brands must shift from convincing human shoppers to influencing the algorithmic data signals that autonomous agents use to make purchasing decisions, the report noted.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
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
Adjective
  • Those memories sent me looking for the world’s most alluring station hotels.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The movie itself was full of ideas, about the manosphere and (a few years ahead of its time) tradwives, that didn’t quite align with some of its promotion as an alluring romance between Pugh and Styles’ characters.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • As California remains among the states with the highest costs of living, proponents of Measure V face the challenge of convincing voters to raise taxes that will affect their everyday lifestyle.
    Steve Large, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • While filming Jackass Forever, McGhehey ruptured a testicle after convincing costar Dave England to jump on his groin with a pogo stick.
    Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • This condominium also has another appealing feature.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • Rushing in and risking a possible violation is not an appealing gamble.
    Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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