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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.
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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.
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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
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Top Wall Street analysts help investors look past near-term noise and pick attractive stocks with solid long-term growth potential.
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The convertible is also painted Verde Scuro, a rare color for Mondials and and a quite attractive dark-green hue.
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The owner of the Carnegie Diner & Cafe in Secaucus says the World Cup's no-parking policy at MetLife Stadium is greatly influencing his bottom line for the worse.
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But prediction markets may not be only influencing international affairs.
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In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
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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.
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When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.
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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.
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Those memories sent me looking for the world’s most alluring station hotels.
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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.
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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.
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While filming Jackass Forever, McGhehey ruptured a testicle after convincing costar Dave England to jump on his groin with a pogo stick.
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.
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.
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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.
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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.
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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