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telegenic

adjective

Definition of telegenic

as in photogenic

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Recent Examples of telegenic In a passionate speech to around 250 delegates, the far-right party’s telegenic lead candidate in the region, Ulrich Siegmund, gave a clear sense of what AfD rule might look like in the state. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026 Or maybe a gender-defying pro-wrestler who’s also very telegenic? — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 Both have been reliably progressive votes in their current roles and telegenic faces across cable news and social media. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026 From telegenic looks to savvy social media, here are the traits that can turn athletes into millionaires. — Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for telegenic

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The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Is a tree that makes your yard the most photogenic spot in the neighborhood during different seasons the plan?

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of photogenic

Adjective

These grasses remain green all winter, so overseeding can help maintain a good-looking lawn year-round.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
One of our favorite budget models on the market right now is HP's OmniBook X Flip, which squeezes every bit of performance out of its components to deliver capable everyday productivity performance in a good-looking package.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Definition of good-looking

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Stitched brown leather makes for a handsome addition to any home bar cart, especially when they’re housed in a Georg Jensen stainless steel case.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
His Hammness does show up, tongue planted firmly in his photogenic cheek, and reminds you that nobody does handsome-guy self-mockery better than Jon Hamm.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026

Definition of handsome

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According to Alessandro Usielli, head of Ford global brand entertainment, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford have all worked with the Bond franchise to introduce new models by providing cars for the superspy, his coterie of comely conquests and his villainous adversaries.

— Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
But there is one recent, telltale post full of pics of the comely couple.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of comely

Adjective

Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

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The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Continue north from New Paltz and discover all that the Hudson Valley and Catskills have to offer—charming towns, next-level antiquing, art, bucolic vistas, and mountain peaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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