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Recent Examples of telegenic
Americans came to know their presidential mother as Miss Lillian, a telegenic celebrity with a quick, sometimes salty, wit.
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Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Civil lawsuits against the Alexander brothers The Alexander brothers – telegenic twins Oren and Alon, and their elder brother Tal – have been the subject of several lawsuits by women alleging they were raped and possibly drugged.
—Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Erving was the telegenic, genial face of two leagues during his 16-year professional career, carrying the ABA for five seasons with the Virginia Squires and New York Nets before going to Philly and the NBA in 1976 as part of the NBA-ABA merger.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
This demand signals his intent to appoint people whose primary qualification is loyalty or telegenic looks, such as Fox TV host Pete Hegseth at the Defense Department and Rep. Matt Gaetz at the Department of Justice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Civil lawsuits against the Alexander brothers The Alexander brothers – telegenic twins Oren and Alon, and their elder brother Tal – have been the subject of several lawsuits by women alleging they were raped and possibly drugged.
—Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Erving was the telegenic, genial face of two leagues during his 16-year professional career, carrying the ABA for five seasons with the Virginia Squires and New York Nets before going to Philly and the NBA in 1976 as part of the NBA-ABA merger.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
This demand signals his intent to appoint people whose primary qualification is loyalty or telegenic looks, such as Fox TV host Pete Hegseth at the Defense Department and Rep. Matt Gaetz at the Department of Justice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegenic
Adjective
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Quickly capturing the attention of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Central Cee, and SZA, these patches evolved into a fun, Instagram-friendly statement, turning a once-private skincare ritual into a public, photogenic moment.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Beside geography, the photogenic group has other things in common.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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That has to be an attractive thing to keep players and to acquire players as well.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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With an attractive valuation, strong profitability, and a recent breakout signaling optimal timing for adding bullish exposure in a recovering sector.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Nominate good-looking properties Anaheim Beautiful recognizes citizens who keep their property beautiful.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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Things weren't looking too bad then: what's not to love about a quick bike with tons of power, an electrically adjustable riding position, fast charging, and a 360º Advanced Motorcycle Warning System in a single good-looking package?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
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Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Thankfully, Dornan’s handsome features didn’t hamper his acting career in the long run.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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The translator need only find the right verbal stones and install them in comely sentences, in cadences that mirror the author’s own, and Mishima’s voice will emerge.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
27 Oct. 2024
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This road car with racetrack roots emerged as a shot across the bow of Jaguar after its comely E-type was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor show.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2024
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Churches aren’t just beautiful buildings that uplift New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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The property has beautiful minimalist, modern design with pops of natural wood accents and stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Unlike the national parks in the U.S., the Cairngorms are considered a populated national park, one that’s home to more than 18,000 residents living in its small towns and charming villages.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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Their romance proceeds in soft focus with a soundtrack of accelerated heartbeats and musical interludes, as well as pretty camera shots of raindrops flashing in the sun.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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How to Watch Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 2: Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 PM ET Channel: TNT, truTV Stream: Sling (WATCH) Golden State stole Game 1 on the road, but paid a pretty price in losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for at least a week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Telegenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegenic. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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