1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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2
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
However, given its one of the lowest cost structures in the industry, a forward P/E ratio below 7, and a dividend yield significantly above the market average, the stock presents an attractive opportunity for long-term investors.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Private companies can offer very attractive compensation packages with the promise of a big day when the companies go public again.
—Charlene Barshefsky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Others of you could start to find a friend attractive in a non-platonic way.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
But offers to buy were frequent and attractive.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Private companies can offer very attractive compensation packages with the promise of a big day when the companies go public again.
—Charlene Barshefsky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Others of you could start to find a friend attractive in a non-platonic way.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
But offers to buy were frequent and attractive.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attractive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
Adjective
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Derek commented that the dance was beautiful to watch and called her a breath of fresh air.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the colorful pages, each of the beautiful homes are featured along with family members.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That said, the idea is visually appealing, and some specific applications have made heavier use of the concept.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And part of it was that face, the sort of Adonis-like mug that tips the scales from handsome to outright pretty.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Being Birkin’s partner was an ego boost for Gainsbourg, who had never been conventionally handsome and whose heavy drinking and smoking had aged him prematurely.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The charismatic former French Open champion Yannick Noah skippers the team as Tim Henman comes in as vice-captain.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The charismatic British producer was in Cambridge after just penning a new deal with Sony, cementing his place as Left Bank’s executive chair.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The buzzy long-sleeve shirt has a cute ribbed design, and it’s made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel overly restrictive.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, this third movie found a way to pay tribute to this character in a very subtle, charming and funny way, by making references to some of her most iconic and hilarious lines, for example.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Olivier Rousteing‘s office high atop Balmain headquarters is rich in windows — offering lovely breezes and panoramic views of Paris rooftops — but rather poor on wall space for hanging pictures.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The easy route takes visitors along a disused rail line for a gentle jaunt in one of the Pacific Northwest's loveliest regions.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Convenience can be seductive, but in oncology, where the margin for error is minute, the cost of error, or incomplete or inaccurate information, is disastrous.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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