as in relatively
to some degree or extent
we've had some pretty cold weather lately
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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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2
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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3
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a pretty young girl
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as in looker
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a pretty picture
a pretty place
a pretty dress
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Recent Examples of pretty
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
That was pretty much the only blemish on Buehler’s day.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Madrid Santa Barbara’s Spanish architectural details—cream stucco walls, red-tiled roofs, and pretty arches—are striking.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Aimée and Trintignant are movie-star pretty, but Lelouch’s style gives them both a weighty humanity, as do their performances.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 18 June 2024
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Adverb
If the Panthers add a veteran post safety like Julian Blackmon in the coming weeks, the safety room could look pretty good come mandatory minicamp.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
That was pretty much the only blemish on Buehler’s day.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
If the way to Mom’s heart is through her sweet tooth, this box of 20 pastel-perfect macarons from the iconic Parisian bakery is a treat almost too pretty to eat.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Madrid Santa Barbara’s Spanish architectural details—cream stucco walls, red-tiled roofs, and pretty arches—are striking.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
From Saturday, March 1, to Saturday, April 12, 2025 pretty Venus goes retrograde.
—Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Aimée and Trintignant are movie-star pretty, but Lelouch’s style gives them both a weighty humanity, as do their performances.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
Adverb
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Norwegian series had actually flown relatively quietly under the radar during a week that saw Josh Holloway, Beau Willimon, Jane Tranter and several other big names stopping on the Croisette beach for photo ops and moments on the pink carpet.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The price of food has remained relatively steady since January. Diner staples, including tomatoes, bread and chicken saw flat or decreasing prices, while a dozen eggs are up 26%.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Elite firepower, stingy defense, and all-world goaltending to tie a nice bow on it.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, this place of refuge was a safe haven for those who broke the kapu or sacred laws, transgressions punishable by death in old Hawaii.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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David Hockney is a good looker.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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New battery technology aside, the keyboard is quite a looker.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Now nobody’s quite sure if a Windows 12 will be announced later this year, giving users another option before the curtain comes down on Windows 10.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The press, however, was quick to note that Buckley didn’t quite have Vreeland’s panache (though few did).—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Depending on your needs and health goals, one diet may be better than the other, or neither may be appropriate.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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As both sides present arguments over what remedies are appropriate, the name of another tech titan keeps coming up: Microsoft.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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