1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Of particular appeal to men is this hair-thickening mask that harnesses Japanese rice water to firm and smooth strands, while also increasing how shiny your strands look.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department is separately appealing the Maryland order.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Of particular appeal to men is this hair-thickening mask that harnesses Japanese rice water to firm and smooth strands, while also increasing how shiny your strands look.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The 40-year-old appealed a High Court ruling over his security arrangements in the U.K., in a lengthy legal battle that has contributed to ongoing tensions with his father, who is battling cancer, People magazine reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department is separately appealing the Maryland order.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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Stephens has yet to enter a plea to any of the charges and his public defender did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell was arrested after he was accused of firing a gun while deputies were on his property for a mental health welfare check, prosecutors said in the plea agreement and McClatchy News reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country’s reputation as a world-class skiing destination continues to lure visitors from Asia-Pacific and beyond.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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With the transfer portal already open and players from its 2024-25 team booking tickets out of College Park, Maryland could not dilly-dally in hiring a replacement for Kevin Willard.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guests joined the couple in reciting prayer and reading scripture.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these brave Soldiers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Among the charms selected by Tyla, each holds a significant meaning.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He was previously removed by the township electoral board for failing to bind his statement of candidacy with his nomination petitions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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To get around that blockade in the top ranks, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) launched a discharge petition that won the 218 signatures needed to force a floor vote.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s no doubt that the public has a fascination with serial killers.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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Before Russia invaded Ukraine, several leading Trumpists developed a strange fascination with the Russian army.—
David French,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the Watergate investigation, President Richard Nixon fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox over enforcement of a grand jury subpoena for incriminating White House tapes upheld in Nixon v. Sirica (1973).—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2025
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Steve is about to be shown his extensive FSB file, the hotel cam footage, bank records, online dating profiles, incriminating private messenger convos.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It is not lost on senior figures that their desire to transform the club is much harder and slower than in the age before PSR, where the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City could accelerate progression with few spending limits.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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For instance, there was a high level of desire to be guided through the process of entering one's billing or credit card info into an in-car payment app.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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