TELEGENIC Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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 coastal city of Paphos has been named the world’s best destination for sunrise and sunset views, topping a new ranking of the globe’s most photogenic golden-hour locations.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
In parts of northern and eastern Spain, totality will occur with the sun hanging low above the western horizon, creating one of the most photogenic eclipse scenarios of the century.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of photogenic

Adjective

This one had long, spirally fluted horns and was as handsome a trophy as anyone would want.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
The Vampire Diaries centers on orphaned teenager Elena Gilbert, who ends up falling in love with a handsome new student named Stefan Salvatore (Wesley).

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 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

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Characters like his kindly uncle, Ser Gwayne (Freddie Fox), and his beautiful dragon, Tessarion, see the real Daeron.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Appellation Lodi Julie Scopazzi, former marketing manager at Testarossa in Los Gatos, had been telling me about the beautiful transformation of Appellation Lodi, with its gorgeous territorial architecture and colorful gardens.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

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