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prepossessing

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verb

present participle of prepossess

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prepossessing
Adjective
The novel is a coming-of-age tale in which becoming an adult is defined as learning how to lie, how to smooth facts, events, even oneself into a more prepossessing form. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessing
Adjective
  • Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Offstage, Summer lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area, sharing her home with her supportive husband, their charming daughter, her quirky brother, and her canine companions, Cricket, Loki, Adie and chinchilla, Princess Fluffy Pants.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In their calculation, their chances of reversing vaccine injury with unsupported, experimental treatments are better than convincing policy makers to care for disabled people.
    Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.
    Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, this came to an end in 2019 when Andrew, who had since remarried, was put on trial and accused of murdering and disposing of Debbie's body.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Handle with care—if disposing of the bottle, wrap it securely before throwing it away to avoid injury.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors who want to pair defensive strategy with appealing returns, AEP is a smart choice.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Kelly Clarkson Home Sara Sideboard Looking for a sleek storage solution that’s aesthetically pleasing and serves its purpose?
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The idea is to take advantage of the elegance of heeled pumps and bring a more glamorous twist to skintight denim.
    Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
  • As an artist who has crafted the most radiant and glamorous looks for industry starlets, Sir John has certainly perfected his methods.
    Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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