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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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 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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The dense, hot ball instead contains a stew of precious metals including platinum, ruthenium, and pretty much all of the planet’s gold.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The point is that these trees support our pretty, beneficial insects.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 13 May 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
The range of outcomes here are pretty wide, and that is a big reason Johnson cracks the top 10.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The dense, hot ball instead contains a stew of precious metals including platinum, ruthenium, and pretty much all of the planet’s gold.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Adjective
Companies must avoid vague alignment with pretty trees without evidence of impact.
—Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The point is that these trees support our pretty, beneficial insects.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 13 May 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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The momentum is especially fast-paced, almost overly so, at the beginning, but the film settles over time into the relatively pleasant feel of a runaway train.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Some homes and businesses bounced back relatively quickly, while others languished in complicated situations with insurance companies and a drought of cash flow.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Leatherman, who has been evaluating beaches since 1991, has developed a 50-factor checklist for determining the most beautiful expanses of sand in the United States.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
22 May 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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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Eventually, people stop noticing the camera altogether, even those who are usually quite shy.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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But now, with what is happening, the title is even more appropriate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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