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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Whether losing out on Bregman will be the difference between what appears to be a pretty good Cubs team and an actual World Series contender will be debated for a while.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
The wine is cheap and good, and those Aperol spritzes are so pretty and colorful.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2020
Most people seem to agree — the bartenders have a habit of making the drinks in a pretty row at the bar, in the style of the Irish coffee pros at Buena Vista Cafe.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 29 Aug. 2019
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Adverb
Charles Franklin: There Are Mixed Feelings About Trump Usually approval and favorability track pretty closely.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Whether losing out on Bregman will be the difference between what appears to be a pretty good Cubs team and an actual World Series contender will be debated for a while.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
This puzzle is so pretty that some parents-to-be even picked it up before their baby could use it simply for the design.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
The wine is cheap and good, and those Aperol spritzes are so pretty and colorful.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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
Most people seem to agree — the bartenders have a habit of making the drinks in a pretty row at the bar, in the style of the Irish coffee pros at Buena Vista Cafe.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 29 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
Adverb
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In most seasons, a star player scoring a little bit more is a relatively mundane outcome.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Across the land, there are many thoughtful, or relatively thoughtful, Trump defenders.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Democrats gave lengthy speeches lasting 30 hours outlining why Vought is not suitable for the role in an attempt to hinder the confirmation process.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sheriff’s deputies had confiscated his medication and failed to provide a suitable alternative, his civil lawsuit said.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Another beautiful and sunny afternoon is expected in Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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New battery technology aside, the keyboard is quite a looker.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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But if chocolate itself keeps quite well, a high-end bonbon is far less predictable.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Create a pleasant silhouette by accentuating the waist and tailoring the midriff.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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February 9, 1893: With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fiber of the body, cold weather is not only endurance but pleasant and agreeable.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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No matter how appropriate the words are, the communication will feel less like a celebration and more like an inauthentic, low-effort platitude due to the lack of human effort.—
Andrew Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Massey added that while each environment has to feel specific and appropriate, there’s also an overall cohesion to the soundscape that must be maintained.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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