as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
the hotel offers rooms with a ravishing view of the ocean
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as in violating
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers
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as in pleasing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza
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Recent Examples of ravishing
Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
This ravishing historical drama became a sensation upon its release in 2020.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The star wowed red carpet onlookers in this ravishing and revealing shredded gown from Christian Dior.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Testament of Ann Lee is a film unlike any other—expansive, ravishing, deeply moving—and Seyfried’s layered, visceral performance is its center.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
This ravishing historical drama became a sensation upon its release in 2020.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
First of all, each and every one of the 90 rooms has ravishing views.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The star wowed red carpet onlookers in this ravishing and revealing shredded gown from Christian Dior.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravishing
Adjective
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While beautiful at first, once all of the Instagram pictures were taken, the open-air space started to get old for me.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Buchanan also loved meeting the big-name architects the group brought to Dallas — who in turn seemed to naturally gravitate to the down-to-earth Dallasite with the warm demeanor and beautiful smile.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The judge had called attorneys representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado and ICE back into his courtroom for a hearing this week after the ACLU and other attorneys alleged that ICE was repeatedly violating his order.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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In February, the NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Pacers $100,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy as part of a league-wide crackdown on tanking.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My lovely new neighbors have a son my daughter’s age.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
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Orange juice, ginger ale, and pineapple juice make up a lovely treat for after the egg hunt.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Aiding a teenager slumped on the ground having a medical episode this month led to North Miami Beach officers learning that a Miami Gardens man had been raping her for at least the last two years — a discovery that her mother had long since made, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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He was convicted of raping and killing Denise Amber Lee, a 21-year-old mother of two who also was the daughter of a local county sheriff's sergeant.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Member’s Mark Coconut Cake has returned to the bakery just in time for Easter, delighting fans who eagerly await its annual appearance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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This same story of economic reinvigoration is playing out across the nation in dozens of rural counties that have embraced renewable energy projects, delighting taxpayers, enriching county coffers and making previously unaffordable public works projects possible.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lobelia with its beautiful blue, Scaevola, tuberous begonias and many other gorgeous flowering plants appear this time of year.—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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Monday will also be gorgeous at 70 and sunny!—
Mary Ours,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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A day before the stabbings, Ricks had appeared in court after having been charged with assaulting Sanchez during a previous incident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ravishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravishing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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