as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive
The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.
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Each city's desirability and quality of life were determined by data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Labor.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025 -
Nationally, Elgin also came in at No. 122 on the magazine’s 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. based on an evaluation that considers everything from affordability and quality of life to job market strength and overall desirability.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Other recent theme park incidents that made headlines include a backstage fire at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida, and riders who jumped off of a raft ride after becoming stuck on the attraction at Six Flags Over Texas in June 2024.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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In the principality of Monaco, the French fashion house Jacquemus has brought its signature aesthetic, think banana yellow, coconut milk white, and classic black stripes, to the Monte-Carlo Beach Club, infusing the iconic pier and Pool Café with a breath of Mediterranean glamour.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The deal could serve as a major test to how Wall Street views parts of the AI glitz and glamour.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Brazil's high standards for beauty and widespread acceptance of cosmetic surgery have led it to become a destination for people in search of plastic surgery.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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This is the shift from being a coder to a code craftsperson—focusing on intentionality, experience, elegance and building systems that last.—
Deepa Shekhar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Sex appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20appeal. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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