as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 May 2025
Indeed, instead of hampering China’s military, the trade war could make a shooting war seem more appealing to Beijing.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
The company’s products are both sleek and aesthetically appealing while offering luxury, innovation, and ergonomic precision.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 16 May 2025
In the nineteen-nineties, talk of Disneyfication sometimes presumed that Manhattan was destined to grow ever more prosperous and orderly, but both the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic reminded many New Yorkers that other fates were possible, not all of them more appealing.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
Ballistic missile defense is incredibly appealing to some people for reasons besides money.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 May 2025
Indeed, instead of hampering China’s military, the trade war could make a shooting war seem more appealing to Beijing.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
The company’s products are both sleek and aesthetically appealing while offering luxury, innovation, and ergonomic precision.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 16 May 2025
In the nineteen-nineties, talk of Disneyfication sometimes presumed that Manhattan was destined to grow ever more prosperous and orderly, but both the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic reminded many New Yorkers that other fates were possible, not all of them more appealing.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
Adjective
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People in these jobs generally manage the practical logistics of trying to create workplaces that are more welcoming for all employees — and more attractive to a broader pool of qualified candidates.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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This off-season, the Parks Department even made an effort to spruce up its lifeguard stations, repainting and adding amenities like fridges and microwaves, to make the job more attractive and comfortable.—
Alyce McFadden,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Misty uncovers an incriminating clue.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Shauna was right about Melissa sending her an incriminating DAT tape with audio evidence of the Yellowjackets committing some Lord of the Flies-level acts.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Producers envisioned the charismatic (and a little big dangerous) Morgan as the perfect master of ceremonies for the American adaptation of the franchise.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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The World's Most Acclaimed Dissident Filmmaker Denzel Washington stars as David King, a charismatic and powerful music mogul in the midst of a high-stakes corporate power struggle when his son is seemingly kidnapped.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Verb
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There's a fascinating set of new patches Chinese officials released for a series of launches with top-secret satellites over the last two months, Ars reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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The symbiotic relationship with their home anemone is another reason why clownfish are so fascinating, said Versteeg.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Verb
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These investigations include inquiries into safety violations by SpaceX and an SEC lawsuit accusing Musk of securities fraud.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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The post quickly sparked outrage, with many Reddit users accusing the neighbor of manipulation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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