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as in beautifulness
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
the beauty of the landscape along the coast was enough to take your breath away
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as in goddess
a lovely woman
the famous ancient sculpture of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt depicts her as a regal beauty
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as in dream
something very good of its kind
that fish is a beauty
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Recent Examples of beauty
Alicia Keys has always been the epitome of soulful beauty.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 26 Jan. 2025
But Kelly, 47, a skin specialist in the beauty industry, was instantly concerned, having learned about skin cancer that develops under the nail during her training back in 1997.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
There’s an ineffable beauty in the shot of a pecan being deshelled, the meat suddenly revealed.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Contrasting how her female characters feel with the expectations men put on them, Blichfeldt makes clear that impossible beauty standards are the unfairest of them all, whether in the real world or this twisted fictional kingdom.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 26 Jan. 2025
But Kelly, 47, a skin specialist in the beauty industry, was instantly concerned, having learned about skin cancer that develops under the nail during her training back in 1997.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
There’s an ineffable beauty in the shot of a pecan being deshelled, the meat suddenly revealed.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Contrasting how her female characters feel with the expectations men put on them, Blichfeldt makes clear that impossible beauty standards are the unfairest of them all, whether in the real world or this twisted fictional kingdom.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beauty
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This stunning marble depiction of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare will go on public display in the atrium of the Wrightwood 659 gallery in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood starting on January 25.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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To the south is the open sea, home of a goddess who looms large in local mythology.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Now Mission: Impossible actress Hayley Atwell has shared that her co-star and producer was also fulfilling a lifelong dream.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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Playing with Los Angeles has been a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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Related Articles With undulating walls that resemble stage curtains and a rooftop garden, the architectural marvel is meant to be an ode to the love of oneself, love of others, and love of nature, according to the organizer.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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This sartorial marvel comes in the form of Coach's Pebble Leather Chaise Crossbody, and the polished handbag is currently available on Amazon at 30 percent off—bringing the price down to $207.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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Baked by Yael across from the main gates serves panda pops and cookies, as well as coffee and bagel sandwiches.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
24 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, the Pew Research Center found that 67% of US adults turn off cookies or website tracking to protect their privacy.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Rupununi Savannah in the country’s south is another ecological wonder, with jaguars, giant anteaters, and 10-foot-wide lily pads.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
5 Feb. 2025
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Travel + Leisure recently compiled a list of the 20 most beautiful places to visit in Arizona, a list that includes national parks, technological wonders and one very unusual restaurant.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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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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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2024
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“Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beauty. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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