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
Shares of the software companies were up after Guggenheim upgraded both to buy, believing that artificial intelligence won’t be a death knell for the companies and attractive valuations in the stocks.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Nearly all central banks surveyed think the renminbi provides diversification, while two-thirds said the euro had become more attractive for use in global trade, up from 43% last year.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Despite its name, a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is an attractive, popular houseplant that’s easy for every type of plant parent.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Mayor Quinton Lucas told the Star after the committee meeting that the Current’s offer to back the bonds is an attractive part of the proposal.
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Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Nearly all central banks surveyed think the renminbi provides diversification, while two-thirds said the euro had become more attractive for use in global trade, up from 43% last year.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Despite its name, a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is an attractive, popular houseplant that’s easy for every type of plant parent.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Mayor Quinton Lucas told the Star after the committee meeting that the Current’s offer to back the bonds is an attractive part of the proposal.
—
Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for attractive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
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The Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free.
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To me, a road trip is still one of the most appealing ways of exploring the USA.
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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
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As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
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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.
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Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
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The pair have to find their friends (JJ included) which leads to a cute game of peekaboo.
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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.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
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For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive.
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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