as in beautiful
tending to look good in photographs
She's a very photogenic child. This is the city's most photogenic park.
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Recent Examples of photogenic
The towering sea stacks and the romantic backdrop of the Pacific Ocean make this one of the most photogenic spots on the Olympic Peninsula.
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AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
Further south is on one of the most breathtaking roads in America, the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton may be one of the most photogenic mountains in the world.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
After running an electrifying and very photogenic campaign, Zohran Mamdani may just defeat Andrew Cuomo.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 June 2025
Another thought: Consider positioning yourself so your more photogenic side faces the camera, as many celebrities do when they are asked to pose.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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AFAR Media, 7 July 2025
Further south is on one of the most breathtaking roads in America, the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton may be one of the most photogenic mountains in the world.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
After running an electrifying and very photogenic campaign, Zohran Mamdani may just defeat Andrew Cuomo.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 June 2025
Another thought: Consider positioning yourself so your more photogenic side faces the camera, as many celebrities do when they are asked to pose.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
Adjective
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The first act is as much theatrical performance as ballet with the dancers in their costumes signaling their social status as peasant or part of the noble retinue – there are even two beautiful Borzoi dogs that take the stage (and behaved perfectly).—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Growing beautiful, healthy roses takes time and knowledge, but the rewards are great.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett's exit news, now trails the S&P 500 This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The beautiful building, colored with stained glass and retro pastoral art, and its sprawling patio, provide one of the most charming settings to enjoy a barbecue meal in Central Texas.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Robinson will play Brian Hancock, a sweet, charming, and kind-hearted patient who turns a soccer injury into a possible meet-cute with one of the doctors.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Luckily, as our experts explained, the rest of the country is just as lovely as these hubs.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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There’s always been this vibrant, youthful energy and purpose to Oxford that is contained within these ancient buildings which is so, so lovely.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make lunchtime fun again with the help of a cute and colorful bento box or a fun, interactive lunch box.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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The moment in which Guy and Nan reunite at the courthouse and mirror each other on a staircase and over a railing, respectively, is reminiscent of their meet cute in Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For action movie enthusiasts, the attraction of James Bond films is the archetypal handsome hero battling villains and restoring justice.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The star, who shares baby girl True with Tristan Thompson, had butterfly decorations, cotton-candy vendors, gorgeous pastel balloon arrangements and more at her daughter's massive outdoor celebration.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The town, located just a few miles from the Spanish border, is also jam-packed with winding cobblestone streets and gorgeous tiled homes, along with plenty of spots to enjoy a bike ride.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Hedwig’s pretty face stares out at you with bright yellow eyes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Don't cover the condenser coil outside to make your house look prettier.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photogenic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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