as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a well-favored young man who would make a great catch
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Adjective
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Monticello is stunningly beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026 -
For those who aren’t aware of the background, Bertone is a legendary Italian auto design house famous for cars like the beautiful Alfa GTV (1963–77) and the bedroom-poster favorite, the Lamborghini Countach of 1974.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Her husband, Laurent (Arnaud Binard), has shown up unexpectedly in Rome to find his wife in the arms of handsome Italian film director Giancarlo (Raoul Bova).—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series of the same name about the epic love story between an English World War II nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and meets a handsome Highlander.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her signature red curls were piled atop her head into an updo secured with a lovely headband.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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That insurance plays such a material role in shaping Simon’s dilemma is a lovely bit of mundanity.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Matching lounge sets meet all the criteria of a great one-and-done airport outfit — they’re made from soft material, don’t require outfit planning, and actually look cute.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each heart has a little black outline of a heart inside of it, creating cute sketched vibes.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shot on gorgeous 35mm film, this darkly comedic horror flick is a nostalgic cinephile's dream.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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This year, gorgeous examples in sumptuous colors and weaves will bring a storied look to spaces.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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How To Stop Damage From Ice Dams Those icicles may look pretty, but an ice dam can cause real damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Well-favored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-favored. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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