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
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Perhaps, as that realization settled in, books about him grew less appealing.
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Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Add a Topping Something as simple as a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top can turn an ordinary cake into something more visually appealing.
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Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Characteristics like shiplap walls, barn doors, and predictable matte black fixtures are now less appealing.
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Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
Less appealing Thin markets are also less appealing to seasoned traders.
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Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Perhaps, as that realization settled in, books about him grew less appealing.
—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Add a Topping Something as simple as a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top can turn an ordinary cake into something more visually appealing.
—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Characteristics like shiplap walls, barn doors, and predictable matte black fixtures are now less appealing.
—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for appealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
Verb
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The lawsuit alleges Yuba Water Agency’s lawyers prematurely blamed the company, citing a June 4 letter from the agency’s counsel.
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Jevremovic sued him for defamation in December but a judge threw out the case, citing that it hadn’t been filed in the correct jurisdiction.
Adjective
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
Verb
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Though suspicious, the recording was not considered incriminating, as Hodel may have suspected his home was wiretapped and was taunting police.
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Following her arrest, Ryan allegedly made several incriminating statements while speaking with investigators.
Adjective
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With bright feathers that look painted on, colorful birds are typically pretty and charismatic poster species for conservation.
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In 2025's Marty Supreme, the New York native took on the role of the charismatic hustler Marty Mauser.
Verb
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At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.
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Happily, walking into Champagne Shack does not require summoning courage.
Adjective
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This is setting up to be a fascinating second half in Houston.
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Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
Verb
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Videos circulating on social media over the weekend showed residents confronting military personnel, accusing them of standing by while civilians carried out rescue operations with little official assistance.
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Carroll sued Trump shortly thereafter, accusing him of defamation.
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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