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also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in attractive
very pleasing to look at
an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations
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as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025
An infusion of tradition, artistry and a fresh aesthetic language — one that reimagines Japanese heritage through a distinctly global lens.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Tapping into the geek chic aesthetic, the star completed the look with a pair of black trousers held up by red, white and blue suspenders supported by her shoulders.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This conversation set is made from durable, weather-resistant steel without sacrificing any aesthetic elements—the set still looks vintage, European, and artistic.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025
An infusion of tradition, artistry and a fresh aesthetic language — one that reimagines Japanese heritage through a distinctly global lens.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
As for her glam, Rinna went with a punk aesthetic, styling her pixie cut into a faux-hawk style.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Tapping into the geek chic aesthetic, the star completed the look with a pair of black trousers held up by red, white and blue suspenders supported by her shoulders.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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While sunbathing at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the actress Norma Shearer noticed an attractive young man at poolside talking on a telephone.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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More Pro Wrestling: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Confirmed For WrestleMania: Report Mysterio would quickly become one of the most popular baby faces in the company, partially due to his incredible in-ring style.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Puff sleeves are always elegant, helping to dress up any outfit no matter what it’s paired with.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Given the number of cardinals whom Pope Francis has appointed — 111 out of the 141 who would vote for the next pope — his successor is likely to be from the Global South and more progressive in theology and approach than Pope John Paul II or Pope Benedict XVI, who preceded Pope Francis.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His time at Ralph Lauren bleeds into the exquisite construction of the pieces Chavarria designs presently.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1948 by jeweler David Webb, the house has been celebrated for its signature animal motifs, intricate gold work and exquisite use of vibrant gemstones.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While some of the online expertise is dubious (and difficult to identify as such), some advice is savvy and expertly tailored to contemporary sensibilities.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Every possible ill, every source of embarrassment to their bourgeois sensibilities, was blamed on the plant.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The change, which McMahon unveiled on April 21 and has been expected for months, represents the last major cog in the wheel of the U.S. student loan repayment system to start spinning again since the coronavirus pandemic.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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This includes new lighting, irrigation and environmental systems for each of our propagation, vegetation and cultivation rooms and state-of-the-art trimming and production equipment.—
David Goldburg,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Modern tailoring techniques span from crafty embellishments à la Diotima to high-shine and bold color from Wales Bonner; the details are as diverse as the diaspora.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is why training often involves regularization and normalization techniques, methods rooted in statistical theory to prevent overfitting based on rare examples.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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