1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
world travel has always been very attractive to me
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Recent Examples of attractive
But these celebrities have also come to party with other famous, wealthy and attractive people.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Between 2014 and 2024, the price of electricity almost doubled, which makes candidates who make such promises attractive to voters.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Oppenheimer upgrades Roku to outperform from perform Oppenheimer says Roku shares are too attractive to ignore at current levels.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
With high housing costs making Colorado less attractive to those relocating from other states, and with international migration going negative, natural increases, or the gap between births and deaths, will drive housing demand in the next few years.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Between 2014 and 2024, the price of electricity almost doubled, which makes candidates who make such promises attractive to voters.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Oppenheimer upgrades Roku to outperform from perform Oppenheimer says Roku shares are too attractive to ignore at current levels.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
With high housing costs making Colorado less attractive to those relocating from other states, and with international migration going negative, natural increases, or the gap between births and deaths, will drive housing demand in the next few years.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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Loft Twist Off-the-shoulder Sweater The beautiful twisted detailing at the neckline of this Loft top sets it apart from other off-the-shoulder styles—and it’s double discounted to just $18 in a full range of sizes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Hubble Space Telescope image is not just a beautiful scene, but also a tool scientists can use to study stellar evolution.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Serving alcohol at her location for the adult classes would help make the business more appealing to customers, Burton previously told the Naperville Sun.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The platform also has become more appealing to a younger female demographic with Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, Garcia said.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Waterfield was a handsome idol returning home with a championship to a movie star wife, in the golden age of Hollywood.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Paper Plane is like a whiskey and orange juice that grew up handsome, and for whom everything is going right.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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James Van Der Beek, the charismatic actor who starred as the sensitive and insecure Dawson Leery on The WB teen melodrama Dawson’s Creek, lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rayner is a popular and charismatic Labour Party soldier who was forced to step down from her role at 10 Downing Street in September due to a breach of the ministerial code after underpaying taxes on one of her residential properties.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Puppy Bowl isn’t just cute — it’s built around adoption, heart and moments that matter beyond Super Bowl Sunday.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Don’t be shy when playing around with colors, patterns, and cute Galentine’s motifs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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The charming boutique hotel opened in 2009, and is home to two beautiful restaurants.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Start by checking into the 12-key Washington School House Hotel, a charming boutique property that puts you within walking distance of the best shopping and eating on Main Street.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The traditional French butter cookie gets the chocolate treatment—and only the most intense, seductive chocolate will do.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Leather seats and backlit panels complete a seductive setting where intrigue feels inevitable.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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