as in handsome
very pleasing to look at
she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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Recent Examples of good-looking
Go For Ground Cover Asian star jasmine proves how good-looking ground cover can be in place of a traditional lawn at this charming South Carolina cottage.
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, the thing that struck me most about the hotel’s staff was how good-looking everyone was.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
There are a lot of good-looking headphones and earbuds out there.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, the thing that struck me most about the hotel’s staff was how good-looking everyone was.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
There are a lot of good-looking headphones and earbuds out there.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-looking
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Instead, the 62-year-old movie star has been going around Europe, looking handsome, happy and generally pleased with life.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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What to do nearby Oglethorpe Avenue is one of Savannah’s prettiest streets, lined with live oak trees and handsome mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Another project will target the City Center Innovation District to accomplish similar goals, making the city more attractive to businesses.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The South, particularly Sunbelt states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, are becoming attractive options for soon-to-be homeowners looking to escape rising living costs.—
Taeya Boi-Doku,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Aug. 2025
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The event is also a lovely way to honor film history.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
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Catching feelings for her cute and reliable RA, Noel Crane (Scott Foley, making his second appearance on this list).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, Archie follows the high school hijinks of the cute Archie and his main squeezes, Veronica and Betty.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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With two theaters, a restaurant and a ballet school adjacent to the center, the gorgeous building attracts big names and events, from Broadway musicals to the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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This is a gorgeous story about found family in New York City.—
Jenny Bayliss,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Not simply a pretty place, Rock City curates memories.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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This is surely the gentlest and prettiest Horse Lords album, and maybe their first to conjure nature’s ceaseless motion instead of the kind found in city blocks.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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More than 30,000 of the hair tools have been bought in the past month, which has earned it best-seller status at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-looking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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