variants
also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in attractive
very pleasing to look at
an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations
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as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
New Atlas, 28 July 2025
Justin, meanwhile, stuck to his own color-popping aesthetic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
But many of the people who own or occupy the homes for part of the year along that stretch of Colorado Avenue have been highly critical of the change, citing safety concerns for drivers and bikers, traffic congestion and negative effects on the town’s aesthetic.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
That said, Morelle's bike promises to be an impressive showcase for the new technology, combining a lightweight build with a timelessly simple urban aesthetic.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
Justin, meanwhile, stuck to his own color-popping aesthetic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Noun
Apple has also made a couple of other tweaks to the recovery environment, beyond adding a Liquid Glass aesthetic.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
But many of the people who own or occupy the homes for part of the year along that stretch of Colorado Avenue have been highly critical of the change, citing safety concerns for drivers and bikers, traffic congestion and negative effects on the town’s aesthetic.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Per our testers, this shoe excels in both comfort and style.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Three examples of Louisville bathroom renovations showcase various styles and upgrades. Design choices include bold wallpapers, mixed metals, and custom tile work.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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In turn, this could entice me to abandon my good approach and leap into a stupid crash diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Where a few queens overdo the assignment, Daya’s duct-tape gown reminded that her bad-girl aesthetic still comes channeled through Daya’s exquisite taste.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Edmund is particularly exquisite in bringing to life the layered history of a location, transporting readers through the eyes of the famous who might have stared at the same monument.—
Michael T. Luongo
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Graeter and Lewis talked about how the bourbon was selected, how their small-batch production sensibilities match up and other behind-the-scenes moments.—
Beryl Love,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The show’s humor was grounded in a distinctly regional sensibility.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The suit alleged, among other things, that the company had deliberately gamed the federal student aid system.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Austin service involves a small fleet of about 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with the company’s latest self-driving systems.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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And once the technique was shown to work in laboratory studies and field trials in Australia and Indonesia, the World Mosquito Program was ready to attempt it at a grander scale.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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