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
  • For the latest fashion, beauty and luxury insights, as well as exclusive discounts sent straight to your inbox, sign up here for the Vogue Business newsletter.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Most beauty products carry an expiration date or a PAO (Period After Opening) symbol that tells you how long the formula is safe once opened.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Her looks are characterized by a natural, relaxed elegance, featuring flowing dresses, lightweight fabrics, and details reminiscent of 1970s fashion.
    — Laura Tortora, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Cobalt blue is back in electric form, worn in monochromatic looks or styled with neutrals; Givenchy paired it with navy and Jil Sander with gray.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • The stakes are high, with victory on the track bringing in prize money and enhancing the team’s attractiveness to sponsors like Petronas and Microsoft.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But these concerns do not eliminate bitcoin's attractiveness in a fiscally dominant macroenvironment.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
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“Sightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightliness. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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