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telegenic

adjective

Definition of telegenic

as in photogenic

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Recent Examples of telegenic Even the physical goods the Kardashians have brought to market—Skims, Kim’s shapewear brand, was recently valued at $5 billion, and Kylie sold more than half of her eponymous cosmetics company, in 2019, for $600 million—have been extensions of their telegenic brand. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for telegenic

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Adjective

Gibney shows the photogenic Stanford dropout’s evolution into a major celebrity and tech power broker, rubbing shoulders with world leaders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
What started as a kitschy vessel for zhuzhing up morning matchas and sleepytime mocktails has expanded into the (albeit photogenic) demon of drinkware.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of photogenic

Adjective

Animosity toward national politics has seeped into town halls, where trust in government is making public service jobs less attractive, said Stephanie Leiser, director of U-M's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy, which conducted the survey.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Despite the restrictions, Jung says Korea is an attractive option for straight couples who want to engage with a medical system that’s fast and efficient.

— Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Meanwhile, Slow Drag (Alex Morris) mostly wants to get on with the session, collect his money and enjoy life as it was meant to be enjoyed, with whiskey, a little reefer and good-looking women.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
And like the milkman, good-looking couriers delivering the coveted cooling relief became a source of jealousy for insecure husbands.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of good-looking

Adjective

This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so).

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Skarsgård’s wicker man is tall, blonde and handsome on the outside, but hollow by design.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

When she, like many other comely Vanderpump employees, entangled in each other’s lives and shifts, was asked to be on Vanderpump Rules, Ajir was hesitant about its potential impact on Madix’s inchoate acting career.

— Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of comely

Adjective

The Panthers set up 48 yards from pay dirt and then, a handful of plays later, Young placed a beautiful pass into the hands of a wide-open Tommy Tremble for a touchdown — and also placed the nail in the game’s proverbial coffin.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
About half of Faux’s dining room, on my visits, seemed to be occupied by the young and beautiful, perhaps strategizing, over moules bouillabaisse, when to move the party to the bar downstairs.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

The charming downtown Banff is about two miles down the road; the hotel offers a free shuttle into town every 30 minutes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Fisher lived in a charming Spanish-style estate high up in the Hollywood Hills, and her mom, at Fisher’s behest, moved into the neighboring cottage.

— Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

At most, the emissions of plasma crashing into our atmosphere might paint the sky in pretty shades of green or pink.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
This gift set, designed in collaboration with Brooklyn illustrator Phthalo Ruth, comes in watercolor plaid boxes that are almost too pretty to open.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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