as in pretty
very pleasing to look at
the calligrapher's sightly handwriting would be desirable on the diplomas
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Adjective
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No need to curb your enthusiasm here because Tony Hawk did a pretty, pretty good job disguising himself as the legendary Larry David.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
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André Burakovsky scored the prettiest Blackhawks goal of the season, and surely one of the best in the league, in the third period, briefly cutting the deficit to two goals.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, either the Dolphins aren’t an attractive job, nobody wants to work for Ross, or the fact a coach or executive can’t come in and start fresh is a major turnoff.—
Omar Kelly
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is part of a broader trend of insurers and private-credit investors moving deeper into consumer finance as higher interest rates make these assets more attractive.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a nutshell, the Trojan prince Paris sails to Sparta to capture Helen, the beautiful wife of the king of Sparta, Menelaus.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your partnership is beautiful to watch.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Single guests were too busy gawking at the handsome emergency responders to process the severity of the situation.—
Maggie Macintosh,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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At a tour of a member’s garden, another attendee commented on a handsome, silvery Sansevieria growing there.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The easiest fix for the age-old struggle between cute and comfy?—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some gorgeous touches and obvious qualities, but he was also bullied out of possession and too often failed to connect with his team-mates in the final third.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The gorgeous town, located on the French Riviera, is a haven for those looking to relax by the gin-clear waters.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From learning how to order a pint to sharing your snacks, the culture is full of charming traditions and surprising rules.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both are charming, sociable and irresistible, drawing others in while on daily walks or at any gathering.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Sightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightly. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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