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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
she had a certain attractiveness that came from her witty conversation
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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
the attractiveness of the Greek countryside has inspired poets since ancient times
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Recent Examples of attractiveness
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.
—Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Sarwer points to a robust body of literature on how attractiveness can positively influence one's academic performance, professional advancement and legal outcomes.
—NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Delaware’s attractiveness is due in part to what’s viewed as a flexible corporate code and expert judiciary, and the state is seen as balancing the rights of executives and shareholders.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Dadati is aiming to further raise the visibility and attractiveness of Lecco, which stands on the southeastern branch of Lake Como.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.
—Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Sarwer points to a robust body of literature on how attractiveness can positively influence one's academic performance, professional advancement and legal outcomes.
—NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Delaware’s attractiveness is due in part to what’s viewed as a flexible corporate code and expert judiciary, and the state is seen as balancing the rights of executives and shareholders.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Dadati is aiming to further raise the visibility and attractiveness of Lecco, which stands on the southeastern branch of Lake Como.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Just as Aleys’s mother passed on her passion for books and Alouette pursued her passion for beauty, Marte will carry on a passion for stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yet once inside, the venue is undeniably a tribute to the all-American charm the label is so synonymous with.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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The front steps of the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction at the park will be available as a location for visitors to tie the knot, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons said in a Wednesday news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The state and national pageants showcase the talents, brains and looks of the woman synonymous with American beauty.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chesterfield Some sofa styles, like Chesterfield, lose the favor of designers due to their size and feel rather than their looks.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ward said her mother was fascinated with the mystery of Amelia Earhart, and that fascination turned into countless trips to air shows and museums.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Attractiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractiveness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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