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
Now, countries like Malta, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Turkey outrank them as more attractive places to grow old, offering a stronger mix of value for money, stability, and quality of life—a shift that underscores just how dramatically retirement economics have changed.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Classy baby shower decor Floral decorations are fun and attractive.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
But, this is sadly a highly attractive spot for dirt, dust, and dead bugs to collect.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
That scale also makes the company an attractive target for cybercriminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Classy baby shower decor Floral decorations are fun and attractive.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
But, this is sadly a highly attractive spot for dirt, dust, and dead bugs to collect.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
That scale also makes the company an attractive target for cybercriminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for attractive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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So much of what Diaspora is doing is making sure that the farmers’ spices are getting to you in a beautiful, fresh state.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are few things more on trend than grass-alternative lawns right now; between wanting something lower maintenance and lower cost, different options like clover, chamomile, and creeping thyme are looking much more appealing to the average homeowner.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in your 8th House of Delicate Topics soothes handsome Jupiter in your 4th House of Roots.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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This handsome boy is smart and loves to learn.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Even the most skeptical viewer may be susceptible to the distractions of a particularly charismatic or chatty illusionist, right?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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Few cops are so charismatic and horrific as Asbæk’s character.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Best Amazon Shoes and Accessories Deals Round out your spring wardrobe with supportive shoes, cute bags, and fun accessories from brands like Brooks, Kate Spade, and Kendra Scott.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the middle of the garden is a seating area with simple but cute second-hand furniture and a three-tier stone fountain from Backyard X-Scapes on Sorrento Valley Road.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most regions in the country are brimming with high-end hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, but staying at an Airbnb is a very Parent Trap move that gives you a closer connection to the area.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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As charming as this set of tracks is, why release them now?—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of course, all of the discourse is taking place on the lovely, totally non-toxic place that is the internet.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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And your answers were so lovely.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is a seductive idea, which Bolloré and Bonnassies spend a painstaking 500 pages trying to support.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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That's really possible, to be, really shiny and seductive in that.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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