as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
What makes IPAs even more appealing is their distinctiveness as an American original.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Venus is, after all, the planet of love, beauty and harmony, making everything (including our relationships) more appealing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, pay transparency regulations, a higher minimum wage, policies to align school and work schedules, and again, paid leave could all make being a working mother a more equitable—and therefore appealing—experience.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Twenty-eight percent of respondents found Western brands less appealing, up from 25 percent in 2024.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
What makes IPAs even more appealing is their distinctiveness as an American original.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Venus is, after all, the planet of love, beauty and harmony, making everything (including our relationships) more appealing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, pay transparency regulations, a higher minimum wage, policies to align school and work schedules, and again, paid leave could all make being a working mother a more equitable—and therefore appealing—experience.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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Though plants are deciduous, attractive exfoliating bark adds interest and texture through the winter months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Additionally, the passing by defencemen from deep in the zone is more effective because there is often more than one attractive passing option.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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 psychological thriller revolves around two sisters who confront their haunted past and a dangerous present when one falls for a charming architect hiding dark secrets linked to gruesome murders.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Misty uncovers an incriminating clue.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Shauna was right about Melissa sending her an incriminating DAT tape with audio evidence of the Yellowjackets committing some Lord of the Flies-level acts.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The remarkable life and afterlife of Malcolm X This month marks the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, the charismatic and defiant Black leader who electrified America with his blunt talk on civil rights, before he was murdered in 1965.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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Thankfully, Istanbul’s short-term stays are just as charismatic as the city itself.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
Verb
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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The last time Inter visited Barcelona for a Champions League semi-final, back in April 2010, the night teemed with fascinating subplots.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The post quickly sparked outrage, with many Reddit users accusing the neighbor of manipulation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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These investigations include inquiries into safety violations by SpaceX and an SEC lawsuit accusing Musk of securities fraud.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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