as in handsome
very pleasing to look at
she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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Recent Examples of good-looking
Best for: Those who want a comfortable, good-looking, truly versatile shoe that can handle rugged trails and run relatively smoothly on roads.
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Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
Not only delicious, this good-looking recipe just might be a candidate for an Instagram share.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
While being too good-looking a movie star may be world’s-smallest-violin territory, a whirlwind year with two standout unconventional performances now has the 42-year-old cast in a very different light.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
He’s got pretty cool hair and is contextually good-looking.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
Not only delicious, this good-looking recipe just might be a candidate for an Instagram share.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
While being too good-looking a movie star may be world’s-smallest-violin territory, a whirlwind year with two standout unconventional performances now has the 42-year-old cast in a very different light.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
He’s got pretty cool hair and is contextually good-looking.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-looking
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Startlingly handsome with hair like a lion, but in an existential way; a chain-smoking character actor.—
Kaleb Horton,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Comments The handsome, prickly, and soulful Val Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday after an 11-year struggle with throat cancer.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The melodies are all up there with the most beautiful melodies ever made.—
Nicholas Ducassi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rylance carries a striking and beautiful complexity across the series.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The procedure is designed to help patients enhance rather than change their natural appearance, maintaining or restoring their loveliest features.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Molly’s such a lovely person, just a great spirit and game to do what needs to be done and have fun.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If so, Heesen’s new 180-foot Project Agnetha, with a gorgeous interior by Italian designer Luca Dini, should float your boat.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope has sent back a gorgeous new view of one of our nearest galactic neighbors, which is full of bright, colorful stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a recent Instagram Reel promoting her show, Magnolia Table, Gaines wore three blouses with the same pretty detail: puff sleeves, to be exact.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-looking. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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