as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive
The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.
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Noun
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In the luxury segment, Jacquemus, Prada and Courrèges stand out as top gifting brands, driven by strong brand awareness and desirability.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025 -
Its desirability is reflected in its housing market, where median prices typically range from $750,000 to $825,000.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of my earliest memories are sneaking out of bed to sit at the top of the stairs, desperate to catch a glimpse of the gold and the glamour.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Storing perfume is a classic use for a tray and can add a sense of glamour to your dressing table.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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