How to Use aesthetic in a Sentence

aesthetic

1 of 2 adjective
  • There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.
  • I suppose that jazz listening and prizefight watching are my two most passionate avocations, and this is largely so because the origins of my aesthetic urges are in the black working class.
    Gerald Early, "The Passing of Jazz's Old Guard: … ",
  • If flats are your aesthetic, this pair is the way to go.
    Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 28 June 2019
  • Which brings us back to the improved sound and the round ball aesthetic.
    Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
  • How is that going to add to the charm and aesthetic of my home?
    Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 28 June 2018
  • Each design seems to have the same more-is-more aesthetic for the celebs who like to show off.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The oversized hood gives the puffer coat a unique look, keeping with the aesthetic touch that makes the puffer coat stand out.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • At this point, the red hair revival is less of a trend and more of a fiery aesthetic standard.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 19 July 2023
  • Plus aesthetic gear like the pink sand sweatshirt, and wave totes.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Quinn’s aesthetic, bright, loud, and post-sense of occasion, is a key part of the show.
    Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Part of it was the simple beauty and aesthetic of snow.
    Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
  • But is Pilates, and the PPP aesthetic, here to stay, or a passing fad?
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Plants bring life to any room of the house and can help to create an airy, peaceful aesthetic.
    Maya McDowell, House Beautiful, 12 Feb. 2019
  • At least that's how the band's Facebook bio sums up their aesthetic.
    Ed Masley, azcentral, 1 Jan. 2020
  • The warm walnut tops and brassy legs are a great aesthetic combo.
    Leah Melby Clinton, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Every Mindspace aesthetic caters to the city’s local feel and charm.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The aesthetic is euro chic, with a hint of white-collar prison cell.
    Ellen McCarthy, ajc, 8 May 2018
  • But this is about my aesthetic and the influence of my stylist.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 7 Jan. 2020
  • Her lips and skin were also kept dewy to match the overall aesthetic.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2018
  • Bring this aesthetic to your office space for a homey refuge that feels just right.
    Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • But there’s an aesthetic component to the choice as well.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Baylor said that some of the artwork at the studio isn't his style or aesthetic.
    Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Go for a flirtier aesthetic with this cut-out top or this dreamy lace tank.
    Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022
  • The chairs, bench and table evoke a baroque-meets-art nouvelle aesthetic.
    Damon Johnstun, oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2023
  • In other words, there's no shortage of items to suit your child's style and room aesthetic.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2022
  • The latest style to take off has been labeled the coastal cowgirl aesthetic.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 22 Apr. 2023
  • But that game came with a lot of aesthetic changes that enabled its success.
    Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Plus, today there are a slew of tub styles to suit your design aesthetic.
    Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2022
  • There's some rugged-looking equipment to heighten the aesthetic, and dark chrome trim to boot.
    Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
  • What are the key components of the soccer girl aesthetic?
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, 14 June 2019
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aesthetic

2 of 2 noun
  • Aesthetics is an important part of Greek philosophy.
  • To give you a good idea for the feel of the aesthetic, tone, and sound of the show.
    Andy Meek, BGR, 19 Nov. 2021
  • All three wore bathrobes in a nod to the aesthetics of Zoom.
    Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2020
  • Plus, the thorns add a pinch of the punk aesthetic that the duo is highly known for.
    Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 13 Jan. 2022
  • But for the most part Wan sticks to the video-game aesthetic of his first film.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The whole aesthetic of the book is more gossipy than that.
    refinery29.com, 9 July 2018
  • But this aesthetic isn’t just for those who live by the beach.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Where did the idea for the aesthetic of Rollerdrome come from?
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Think about your kitchen and your aesthetic as a whole to find one that fits in.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The coffee, the aesthetic of the store, the menu will all be similar.
    oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Hers with other artists of the time was based in a Black aesthetic.
    Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Apr. 2022
  • There’s the style, in terms of both baseball (high heat) and aesthetics (those beards).
    SI.com, 6 June 2019
  • Being a slave to the aesthetic is a prison of your own making.
    Maggie Lange, Bon Appetit, 19 Sep. 2017
  • But the modern ideas and aesthetic of the movement lived on.
    National Geographic, 15 Oct. 2019
  • Then, Carter took to nearby stores to search for home decor items that best fit the aesthetic of the film.
    Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Leave the head and tail on, for flavor as well as aesthetics.
    Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • For aesthetics, there is stitching on the front and rear seats.
    G. Chambers Williams Iii, star-telegram, 10 Feb. 2018
  • On the hunt for a timeless throw that will match any aesthetic?
    Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The sleek aesthetic might even convince the most anti-loungewear types to want to try a pair too.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2021
  • Click on any of the pages that don't align with your new aesthetic, and send them to your app library.
    Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The trouble is, big wheels might look good, but that aesthetic comes with a cost.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Of course, the three concepts are about more than just aesthetics.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2018
  • Click through the slides to see how much her aesthetic has transformed.
    Teryn Payne, Teen Vogue, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Some scorn the aesthetic as that of a giant mausoleum: bleak and cold.
    Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Overall, the aesthetic is light and airy, with accents of earth tones and navy.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2022
  • The smaller of the two dwellings had some catching up to do in the aesthetics department.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The home’s double front doors are flanked by barn doors in keeping with the aesthetic.
    BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
  • And the design aesthetic is studio-to-street that goes beyond the mat.
    CNN Underscored, 19 Dec. 2020
  • Some grooms want to march to the beat of their own drum circle and embrace the hippie aesthetic.
    Devorah Blachor, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The lounges have been welcomed by frequent fliers, who have praise the clubs for their high-end aesthetics.
    Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2018

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