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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a pretty young girl
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as in nice
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
she was not a pretty sight after she fell off her horse and into the mud
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
their misalliance is as pretty an example of an ill-conceived marriage as you're likely to find
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as in relatively
to some degree or extent
we've had some pretty cold weather lately
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as in looker
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Recent Examples of pretty
Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Situated in the scenic village of Alfriston, the hotel is surrounded by a bustling community famed for throwing fetes and fayres on the ‘Tye’ (the village green), the sweeping South Downs National Park and chocolate-box-pretty pubs.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
This is perhaps the prettiest way to catch those potential flood waters to use in your yard.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s long been part of a relationship that has produced some pretty spectacular results.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
From Saturday, March 1, to Saturday, April 12, 2025 pretty Venus goes retrograde.
—Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Situated in the scenic village of Alfriston, the hotel is surrounded by a bustling community famed for throwing fetes and fayres on the ‘Tye’ (the village green), the sweeping South Downs National Park and chocolate-box-pretty pubs.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Passing a short-term funding bill that doesn’t include any sort of major policy riders is pretty par for the course on Capitol Hill.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
This is perhaps the prettiest way to catch those potential flood waters to use in your yard.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
This was more of a focused effort to become successful, but also trying to stay artistically interesting and relevant, pretty much, for their whole career.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s long been part of a relationship that has produced some pretty spectacular results.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
Adjective
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So radiant, so healthy and so beautiful.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Nix had set his feet while hitting on just one of three more wide-open heaves against the Bolts, the Broncos are 2-1 — and the AFC West is thrown into beautiful chaos.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With a turtleneck and jeans For an ensemble that’s nice (and warm) enough to wear in practically any situation, just add an eye-catching topper to your usual cold-weather combo.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Which would make a nice change of pace from the collective teeth-gnashing in FoCo lately.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Not all carry-ons are suitable for use on a hiking trail, and not all hiking packs should be used as a carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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There are no crevasses or technical features on its standard route, just a relatively simple rock scramble beneath the summit block.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Audiences are relatively cold too, polling a B- grade from Cinema Score.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Music aside, Stone Groove Stillhouse is quite the looker.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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David Hockney is a good looker.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The desserts are quite lovely (the cookies and cream cheesecake was my personal favorite), and each sandwich is just as delicious as the next.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Reader Vicki Casey from Huntersville, North Carolina, shared this lovely recipe created by her thrifty mother-in-law that uses the juice leftover from canned pineapple to make a beautiful pie.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The exterior design is understated and pleasant.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dog-friendly outdoor space practically beckons visitors to grab a glass and a seat to while away a pleasant weekend afternoon.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Harsh chemicals like bleach will damage or harden rubber, so choose the appropriate cleaner based on the material your seal is made from.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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