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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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At this point, either the Dolphins aren’t an attractive job, nobody wants to work for Ross, or the fact a coach or executive can’t come in and start fresh is a major turnoff.—
Omar Kelly
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is part of a broader trend of insurers and private-credit investors moving deeper into consumer finance as higher interest rates make these assets more attractive.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But critics question how her own business interests may also be influencing her advocacy for charter-friendly laws.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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These 100 people represent the power of individuals to make significant progress in influencing the climate economy.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In addition to locating victims’ remains, the on-site work involved removing and disposing of explosives that didn’t detonate in the blast.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Health experts previously told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that disposing of those items is recommended to reduce the risk of mold exposure.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This menu hits all the marks of the big meal but does so in an alluring, paired down package.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The idea of open space again became such an alluring thing.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From her early years as a spot-on Toddlers & Tiaras contestant to convincing husband Mark Consuelos to go as Travis Kelce to her Taylor Swift for one of the cutest couples costumes of Halloween 2023, here are Kelly Ripa's most impressive Halloween get-ups over the years.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill has the herculean task of convincing New Jersey voters to keep Democrats in power.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the state is often seen as a popular retirement destination thanks to its warm weather, tranquil lifestyle and appealing landscapes, that demand also contributes to increasing prices.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sadly, the Volvo EX30 missed its moment to be great, but retains some appealing characteristics.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, the tree’s natural shape is more pleasing to the winter garden, whereas chopping it down to stumps can be an eyesore in the landscape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Geopolitical and climate risks are prompting a surge in aesthetically pleasing emergency preparedness gear.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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