as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive
The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.
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Noun
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Groupe Rocher will home in on product desirability and commitment to nature, as well.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025 -
Rethinking brand desirability Brand desirability in the luxury sector has traditionally been about quality and exclusivity.—
Jill Standish,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With the increasing diversity and international appeal of the Academy’s voting body, von Horn, like other directors whose film travel the world, tuned into his film’s universal appeal across language barriers.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court has long recognized this principle, particularly in cases involving capital punishment, where exhaustive appeals processes are designed to ensure both procedural integrity and substantive fairness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Venus’ collaboration with Pluto turns an attraction into an obsession.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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But as their friendship blossoms and becomes complicated by Dennis’s attraction to Roman, the story transforms, too, revealing one twist after another, each more somber yet strangely delightful than the previous.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Madrid are also by far the closest thing in football to the Lakers in terms of glamour, stature and self-regard, but this is where the similarities end.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The final result captures the true meaning of everyday glamour.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As far as citrus fruits go, the bulbous beauties may be the most unsung.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
8 Feb. 2025
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After graduation, Campbell, who recently snagged a spot on Glossy’s list of 50 people shaping fashion and beauty, went on to build up his fashion credentials with stints at Vogue and Thom Browne.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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My robes and caftans from the brand are among my most treasured pieces with their unstudied, easy elegance.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Expect the evening to bring all the elegance and star power of Oscars weekend, while staying unapologetically focused on Black women’s narratives and contributions.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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