sex appeal

noun

Definition of sex appealnext
as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sex appeal
  1. desirability
  2. appeal
  3. attraction
  4. looks
  5. attractiveness
  6. glamour
  7. beauty
  8. seductiveness
Noun
  • Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Our research confirms that the desirability of a delivery task drops off sharply at sunset, regardless of the base pay.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • The Sun in your sign opposes Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing intensity to agreements, attraction, conflict, and the way others respond to your confidence.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • As big of an attraction as the course is at Kukui’ula, sustainability is front-and-center around the 1,010-acre property.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Carleton had to follow Fudd, but missed her first three looks and then four in a row on the middle rack, eliminating her from contention.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Godar matched his now-wife with three looks of his own, including a creamy tan vest and matching dress pants with a crisp white shirt for the rehearsal dinner.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Now Belafonte is holding Carson’s microphone himself, exuding gravitas and glamour.
    — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • Awards recognized visual artists, hip-hop performers, nonprofit organizations, vocalists, business owners, educators, fitness professionals, beauty industry workers and community advocates.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Less flashy than the other two, the beauty of having a drink here is the craft.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • That’s the seductiveness of the Reflecting Pool.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
  • Their easy, hedonic seductiveness emerges, too, via Yuskavage’s lush, rounded, fleshy brushstrokes (a different sort of stroke material, for the patriarchy or for anyone else), which render everything from boobs to bellies to nipples smooth and swollen, like a succulent fruit fixing to burst.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Definition of seductiveness
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“Sex appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20appeal. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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