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Recent Examples of prepossessing
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
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
Adjective
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Red varieties are highly attractive to hummingbirds, while butterflies and other pollinators also frequent the showy blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The document says Jones put in place attractive incentives so officers would retire before their terms were up.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Verb
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent research suggests the average B2B deal cycle is roughly 6 months, with 5–10 people often influencing the decision.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stanko's murder trial During Stanko's trial earlier this year, the prosecution broke down a timeline that accused him of killing and disposing of Gross' body.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The company advises disposing of the product or returning it for a refund.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, despite the film’s foregrounding of music, including with brief but alluring snippets of performance, the subject remains abstract.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many are very nicely presented and equipped with stylish carrying cases that add a touch of sophistication and make the entire package far more alluring.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miles intervenes with Ger, convincing him to untie everyone but Lenya.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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In the end, though, recruiting is still about relationships and convincing a 17- or 18-year-old to attend your school.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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In fourth grade, shortly after discovering online shopping, Mira found a cheap, appealing dress on Shein.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The crisis is also making renewable energy more appealing and could speed up the decline of fossil fuels.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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There is, however, a pleasing recognition here that certain relationships and phases in life are finite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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