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Recent Examples of pulchritude
In this riotous, satirical comedy, where comic, physical exertion rules the day, why does this scene stand alone in its effective pulchritude?
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
But the reality remains of one person’s trash being another’s treasure, and while Warhol and Confucius poetically and diplomatically remind us of the beauty to be found in everything, the below are 10 films most impervious to any semblance of pulchritude from this year.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023
But the new addition, Dan (David Johnson III), turns out to be a fine specimen of beefy pulchritude, not unlike the gay neighbors Jamie eyes through his bedroom window.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2023
The expansive imaginings of survivalist adaptations are matched by the production’s eerie visual allure, not least in the marine pulchritude of the cordyceps’ character design.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2023
Why, at this moment celebrating body positivity and diversity, the natural pulchritude of all figures, do women continue to wrap wire around their breasts, hoisting them inches above their innate resting position?
—Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
For Morris Isby III, also known as B-Boy Morris, the pulchritude in such mentorship lies in helping the next generation be as advantageous as possible.
—Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021
Its outlier pulchritude tells us something important about the business of volume-production car building: Beauty costs money.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2020
The place of beauty in our lives is a profound subject, and Harmon offers a complex understanding that respects the hazardous yet life-enhancing power of physical pulchritude.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2019
David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
But the reality remains of one person’s trash being another’s treasure, and while Warhol and Confucius poetically and diplomatically remind us of the beauty to be found in everything, the below are 10 films most impervious to any semblance of pulchritude from this year.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023
But the new addition, Dan (David Johnson III), turns out to be a fine specimen of beefy pulchritude, not unlike the gay neighbors Jamie eyes through his bedroom window.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2023
The expansive imaginings of survivalist adaptations are matched by the production’s eerie visual allure, not least in the marine pulchritude of the cordyceps’ character design.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2023
Why, at this moment celebrating body positivity and diversity, the natural pulchritude of all figures, do women continue to wrap wire around their breasts, hoisting them inches above their innate resting position?
—Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2022
For Morris Isby III, also known as B-Boy Morris, the pulchritude in such mentorship lies in helping the next generation be as advantageous as possible.
—Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021
Its outlier pulchritude tells us something important about the business of volume-production car building: Beauty costs money.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2020
The place of beauty in our lives is a profound subject, and Harmon offers a complex understanding that respects the hazardous yet life-enhancing power of physical pulchritude.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulchritude
Noun
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His outstanding leadership helped to continuously elevate the desirability and craft of the whole industry to new heights.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Without disclosing specific figures, chief executive officer Giuseppe Colotto told WWD that 2024 marked the 18th consecutive year of growth for the firm, confirming the desirability of its products.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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And fall, this main delivery really developed into this sexiness.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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This time, the women from other fields seemed to enjoy sexiness, modeling, and lingerie.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All the seats were occupied by cross and weary passengers, but Laura, with her unmistakable tumbling blue-black tresses, as heavy and shining as a bird’s wing—for me her hair was, literally, the crown of her loveliness—was not among them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Layer it with a ruffled duvet cover, ideally one with some lace trim for ultimate loveliness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Need to find a home for your beauty tools, pantry staples, or extra sweaters?—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By this point, her prettiness has become so powerful that she’s already charmed her non-European friend Benito without realizing it.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The prettiness of it doesn’t bother Arteta unduly.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Docu director Philippe grew up in a home with the same deep red wallpaper as in the iconic Vertigo scene where a surveilling James Stewart first glimpses Novak in all her gorgeousness.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Pulchritude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulchritude. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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