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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
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Joining mostly small hotels and inns, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort opened in 2024 as the first of its size and scale in the area, a sign of the growing interest in this pretty patch of sand.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
If the venue’s VIP offerings are not your cup of tea, the joint offers pretty amazing cocktails, high top tables and great tunes.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 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
Yes the packaging and scent are very pretty, but this gel-cream won our testers over for its wrinkle-softening effects.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Joining mostly small hotels and inns, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort opened in 2024 as the first of its size and scale in the area, a sign of the growing interest in this pretty patch of sand.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of the five, all except Basic Material have pretty good history in rate cut environments.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
If the venue’s VIP offerings are not your cup of tea, the joint offers pretty amazing cocktails, high top tables and great tunes.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
Adjective
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Kids love the beaches and castles, while grandparents enjoy the relaxed pace and beautiful landscapes.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Like the blind father, the country is desperately trying to overcome its past and disadvantages, in pursuit of a more beautiful future — but that pursuit almost necessarily entails a brittle form of pride, which leads to various injustices along the way.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Giving Wickham a nice holiday tan would be a bridge too far for the genteel world of Jane Austen.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Questions over the midfielder being a suitable captain arose when his form dipped in the 2024-25 season.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This long-sleeve dress is suitable for multiple occasions and easy to style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Since the 1980s, the number of games played per decade has been relatively consistent.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 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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Robbie's French twist updo would be a lovely choice for a bride, while a sky-high style like Cardi B's would be fun for a holiday party.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beautifully made, with lovely harmony, this is consistently one of the finest examples of Satèn; simply delicious, enjoy over the next three to seven years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This sweater tank top is appropriate for fall’s crisp weather yet ideal for a warmer day spent outside.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mop-up and patrol will continue where appropriate to secure and strengthen containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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