1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Gaudel-Eisel, who works closely with winemakers from around the world, said the intimacy of the Shack is part of its appeal.
—Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
As part of the settlement, both sides agreed to abide by Liman’s ruling on the fee motion and not to appeal.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Whatever they're paired with, white sneakers add a cool, calm, and effortlessly styled appeal that’s fitting for the season ahead.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Gaudel-Eisel, who works closely with winemakers from around the world, said the intimacy of the Shack is part of its appeal.
—Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Verb
The decision came despite the agency’s longstanding position that such flavors appeal to children and must show extra health benefits to warrant approval for adults.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
As part of the settlement, both sides agreed to abide by Liman’s ruling on the fee motion and not to appeal.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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In October, his children made heartfelt pleas to a New York federal judge to see their father released from federal lockup after more than a year of incarceration.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Under the conditions of Hawkins' plea agreement, negotiated by defense attorney Justin Scheider and deputy prosecutor Sam Douglass, Hawkins, who now lives in Nevada, must also complete an anger management program.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Online jail records showed Parady was booked into the Pasco County Jail following the arrest.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Ellison was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of murder and was being held without bail.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Our prayers continue for those in Congo who are facing this devastating epidemic and for the ongoing efforts to control the disease.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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The elegant staging tries to compensate, but the performers have to rely a little too heavily on their own charms to make up the difference in a play that swerves unexpectedly at the end into a cutesy fairy tale.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Solid acacia wood brings rustic charm to the mountable shelf, contrasted by a glossy steel rack to stock hand towels and maintain a polished look.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors argue that the audiotapes contain incriminating statements regarding Crawford's death.—
Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Country music star and Nashville resident Brad Paisley added his voice to the discourse this week, urging his followers on social media to back an online petition against the project that now has nearly 400,000 signatures.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In his habeas petition, Vorbe points to an undated memorandum, which forms the basis of the administration’s removal proceedings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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My work is driven by a fascination with atmosphere, emotion, and the quiet beauty hidden in everyday life—the kind of moments most people pass by without noticing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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For Hoyos Padilla, that journey began with a fascination for sharks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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