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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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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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After New Year’s Eve, on January 1, 2026, this number started influencing our lives.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The allure of their relationship is undeniable, but charming as their chemistry is, something is definitely off.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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For a quintessential small-town Vermont experience, stay at the charming Mad River Barn right around the corner.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here are some do’s and don’ts for making use of a real Christmas tree in your garden or disposing of it properly.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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In the video, Legend, 46, could be seen wearing a robe and disposing of wrapping paper alongside their son Miles, 7.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fit-and-flare silhouette is super flattering, particularly on petite travelers, who appreciate the alluring A-line cut and charming bell sleeves.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And spend all that money cutting down trees, and distributing it, and hiring Risa Heller to do PR, and convincing The New York Times to do this puffy piece, and convincing the new editor of Vanity Fair that this was going to be his big splashy debut.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fake error malware relies on convincing messages that pressure you into doing exactly that.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.—
Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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The brand is a regular on Oprah's Favorite Things lists, which only makes this deal more appealing.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Whatever the case, pamper yourself in a pleasing way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Janet Jones, Fort Lauderdale Focus on good design Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Center Garage, built with purpose, is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing parking garage anywhere.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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