as in beautiful
tending to look good in photographs
She's a very photogenic child. This is the city's most photogenic park.
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Recent Examples of photogenic
Pictures of the photogenic 6-year-old competing in child beauty pageants appeared in the tabloids, while armchair detectives filled the airwaves, debating the contents of the ransom note.
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
The stunning Kimpton De Witt hotel is perfectly located near Amsterdam’s Centraal Station, just round the corner from some of the city's most photogenic canal waterways.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
What’s more, they’re often framed by colorful bougainvillea, fragrant jasmine and photogenic palm trees.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Drinks and glitter have been frequent and photogenic friends.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
The stunning Kimpton De Witt hotel is perfectly located near Amsterdam’s Centraal Station, just round the corner from some of the city's most photogenic canal waterways.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
What’s more, they’re often framed by colorful bougainvillea, fragrant jasmine and photogenic palm trees.
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Drinks and glitter have been frequent and photogenic friends.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
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
Adjective
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But, at present, even that does not look especially attractive.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Normally, this would be when a rom-com manufactures some reason why these two attractive people can’t be together, but Heart Eyes has the advantage of also being a horror story about a serial killer who’s decided to make Seattle their latest hunting ground for couples.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jang Theo was incredibly head over heels for her and showered her with gifts and cute gestures.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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The dish is shaped like the iconic chocolate candy, complete with a sizeable bowl and matching lid that is both functional and super cute.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The plans, handsome blueprints, were spread out on the table and as Recorder Welch read the specifications, Mr. Morgan made the necessary explanations.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This is a classic movie problem, the kind of too-neat hangup that has to be vaulted over on the way toward happily ever after — so, naturally, Ally has a classic meet-cute at a coffee shop with a handsome stranger named Jay (Mason Gooding) whose issue line up perfectly with hers.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fluid performance, gorgeous and vibrant displays, and advanced multitasking software, this phone's got them!—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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This gorgeous 1935 convertible is a big reason why.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Drake alludes to the rap beef heard around the world — and at the Super Bowl — with pretty standard-issue Drake talk.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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This kitchen island, outfitted with deep drawers and polished brass hardware, is pretty and practical.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photogenic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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