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
  • But what Vaseline wanted was cultural relevance and desirability, particularly among Gen Z, to drive growth and broaden its appeal.
    — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The world’s leading luxury houses have built their desirability over generations by combining these qualities with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of service and the client experience.
    — Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ives, a long-time champion of the AI trade, said those appeals shouldn’t worry investors looking at the sector’s long-term viability.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Not long ago, ordering a nonalcoholic beer at Oktoberfest could draw puzzled looks.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the best beauty looks played both sides of the color wheel.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • Anya Taylor-Joy reinvented dark glamour with her Dior design on Tuesday, attending the French luxury fashion house’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear show during Paris Fashion Week at Bassin de l’Octogone.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lisa Vanderpump is bringing her signature Vanderpump glamour to Las Vegas for her new limited Bravo series.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • Fontanez is certainly striking while the iron is hot, as interest in men’s beauty continues to rise at a rapid clip.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Why Shop With Us Irene Richardson is an editor at InStyle, covering fashion and beauty trends.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • So, too, do the antics of his estate manager (a buoyant Sam Adegoke), always concocting money-making schemes, and the wide-eyed adoration of the girl next door (Amelia Mason, deftly balancing naïveté with seductiveness), who wants to save him.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the seductiveness of the Reflecting Pool.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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