as in relatively
to some degree or extent
we've had some pretty cold weather lately
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as in nice
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
she was not a pretty sight after she fell off her horse and into the mud
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
their misalliance is as pretty an example of an ill-conceived marriage as you're likely to find
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a pretty young girl
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as in looker
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a pretty picture
a pretty place
a pretty dress
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Recent Examples of pretty
Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of the largest U.S. companies are starting to see all the economic uncertainty cutting into their business — although their leaders were pretty optimistic going into Trump's second term.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
This green gelatin even boasts a pretty spring color.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Marta Zaraska, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019
This drive along the northern New England coast takes just over three hours, but is filled with charm: think endless beaches, fishing harbors, artist colonies, and postcard-pretty villages clinging to the edge of the water.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2020
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Adverb
Secret Service would likely have something to say about that, though the Cybertruck does have a pretty tough exterior.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of the largest U.S. companies are starting to see all the economic uncertainty cutting into their business — although their leaders were pretty optimistic going into Trump's second term.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
This high-end dish is great for daily jewelry, car keys, loose change, or anything else that needs a pretty home.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
This green gelatin even boasts a pretty spring color.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Stretched along a river in the heart of the Netherlands, the town of Wageningen is not postcard-pretty.
—Marta Zaraska, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019
This drive along the northern New England coast takes just over three hours, but is filled with charm: think endless beaches, fishing harbors, artist colonies, and postcard-pretty villages clinging to the edge of the water.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
Adverb
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Decline in childhood vaccinations in South Florida In South Florida, vaccination rates remained relatively steady over the past decade, hovering around the low- to mid-90% range.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Although the question of whether bureaucrats make good lovers is relatively modern, the trope of the bureaucrat as avoiding hard work has existed for as long as bureaucracy itself.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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And at the end, the pair disagreed on whether the Hot Ones challenge is suitable for couples.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The bathroom is also a looker with mosaic, colorful floors.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Nature is captured with the brush and consumed, endlessly, at the looker’s leisure.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Reggie Cooper, managing director at Hawks Cay, said having a Ford restaurant on the property was a huge benefit to the resort, which is located on Duck Key, almost (but not quite) midway between Key Largo and Key West.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is quite intriguing because, typically, specialists fear losing their jobs to technology.—
Alexandr Khomich,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Board believes that this governance structure, combined with the risk assessment obligations placed on its subsidiaries related to the use of Artificial Intelligence, provide an appropriate level of oversight at this time and an independent Artificial Intelligence committee is not needed.—
Bob Zukis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Routine blood work minimizes the chance of nutrient deficiencies and allows for appropriate adjustments to your supplement routine.4 Limit Alcohol The body absorbs alcohol more quickly after bariatric surgery.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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