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sightliness

noun

Definition of sightlinessnext
as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses never known for their sightliness, prisons and landfills are unwelcomed in most communities

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  1. beauty
  2. looks
  3. attractiveness
Noun
  • Meaning, beauty—existence itself— cannot compete with a banker on the banker’s terms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Under his leadership, Quadrivio has developed a range of industry-specific funds, including the Made in Italy I and II funds, focused on fashion, design, beauty and food and wine.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Related Articles Minogue took to the stage in three custom looks that were personally created by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
    — Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • One of her most recent looks was the perfect example of the princess’s sartorial versatility.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Sep. 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
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“Sightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightliness. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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