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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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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Also influencing today's trade, the Bank of Japan has hiked rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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But prediction markets may not be only influencing international affairs.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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But fewer focus expressly on overall Cuban coffee identity like Buena Gente, the charming Decatur shop whose casual walk-up counter brings to mind the quick-window-service ventanitas of Miami and Havana.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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What to do nearby The properties are located on the best slice of beachfront real estate in Providenciales, consisting of charming, bright pink parasails and loungers, plentiful white-sand beaches and turquoise water, and direct access to shops and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Rinse cans and bottles before disposing of them.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Safely disposing of dead satellites—by dragging them down to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere or boosting them out of the way of other orbiting objects—is a problem the industry still hasn’t solved.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The restaurant Merroir is so alluring that some people spend a whole day there, alternating between oysters, beers, and more oysters.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Pixar’s cruelest and cleverest trick has been successfully convincing audiences, over several decades, that all kinds of creatures—even inanimate objects—can have rich inner lives.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Calibration does not mean pretending everything is fine or convincing yourself to ignore real financial gaps.—
Kristin Vance Richards,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The idea of waking up beside a beach or beneath a mountain is understandably appealing, but visitors should be careful not to confuse freedom with entitlement.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The Cowboys went with a more aesthetically pleasing tint on the windows, which does have a dramatic effect on the natural sun inside the stadium.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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However, the major downside is that the sprinkler might not be aesthetically pleasing and requires a steady water source, which can be difficult to provide during droughts.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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