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Recent Examples of telegenic
By now, the Syrian opposition, once led by nonviolent protesters, was dominated by Islamists, who were divided and feckless and could be easily lumped together with the telegenic savageries of the Islamic State, known as ISIS.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Inside a gorgeous mountain lodge nestled at the foot of Utah's Wasatch Range, nine telegenic men are preparing to show off their sexiest reindeer poses.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, Suarez and Mamdani have some things in common, especially their telegenic, social-media savvy rises to fame, albeit from opposing political poles.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Below, newlywed and habitual gym rat Jeff Bezos, looking mighty fit on the arm of his telegenic bride Lauren Sanchez, channels his very best Saturday Night Fever Tony Manero, as played by John Travolta.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Inside a gorgeous mountain lodge nestled at the foot of Utah's Wasatch Range, nine telegenic men are preparing to show off their sexiest reindeer poses.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, Suarez and Mamdani have some things in common, especially their telegenic, social-media savvy rises to fame, albeit from opposing political poles.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Below, newlywed and habitual gym rat Jeff Bezos, looking mighty fit on the arm of his telegenic bride Lauren Sanchez, channels his very best Saturday Night Fever Tony Manero, as played by John Travolta.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegenic
Adjective
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Beyond the lamb pan As with every photogenic treat, lamb cakes have spread further thanks to social media – where people have shared everything from Martha Stewart perfection to lamb cakes gone wrong.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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From the city, hop a 45-minute local bus to Kinsale, a photogenic harbor town where the food scene doesn’t need to shout.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Do leave enough of the shoots in bloom to keep attractive plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, the thing that struck me most about the hotel’s staff was how good-looking everyone was.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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David looked handsome in his suit.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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But like the handsome, burgundy Chevy that actually pulls up onstage (one curious anachronism among several), Lane doesn’t have the air of a beat-up workhorse.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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But there is one recent, telltale post full of pics of the comely couple.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the two lovers, Robin Wright as the comely princess and Cary Elwes as her loving swain are engaging and appealing.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Bricks and Horses is as beautiful as ever, and now the menu is better than ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The spa There is no spa, but there is a charming pool area with green-and-white striped chaise lounges and grass-green sun umbrellas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cushion Moss Attractive cushion moss (Leucobryum glaucum) grows in charming clumps or mounds that are sure to stand out in any garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Along with the people-watching at a hotel known for housing stars from Taylor Sheridan’s TV shows, the new menus make the patio the best place to dine on pretty days.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Use a sliding door Opting for a sliding door can be both pretty and a practical hack.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Telegenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegenic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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