as in relatively
to some degree or extent
we've had some pretty cold weather lately
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as in nice
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
she was not a pretty sight after she fell off her horse and into the mud
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
their misalliance is as pretty an example of an ill-conceived marriage as you're likely to find
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a pretty young girl
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as in looker
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a pretty picture
a pretty place
a pretty dress
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Recent Examples of pretty
Ally Neagen, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
My agent was the one who pretty much begged me to just go out and try it and audition.
—Katie Arnold-Ratliff, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2025
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
Short and pretty walk, starting on Madrone Avenue in Larkspur.
9 & 10/ Cascade Falls.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2020
Most people seem to agree — the bartenders have a habit of making the drinks in a pretty row at the bar, in the style of the Irish coffee pros at Buena Vista Cafe.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 29 Aug. 2019
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Adverb
The ending of the series is pretty complicated and definitely leaves room for interpretation.
—Ally Neagen, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
My agent was the one who pretty much begged me to just go out and try it and audition.
—Katie Arnold-Ratliff, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Napoli adds that using lighter shades in lieu of a highlighter lends a super pretty, natural look.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
Short and pretty walk, starting on Madrone Avenue in Larkspur.
9 & 10/ Cascade Falls.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
This drive along the northern New England coast takes just over three hours, but is filled with charm: think endless beaches, fishing harbors, artist colonies, and postcard-pretty villages clinging to the edge of the water.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2020
Most people seem to agree — the bartenders have a habit of making the drinks in a pretty row at the bar, in the style of the Irish coffee pros at Buena Vista Cafe.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 29 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty
Adverb
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That plan already extracts relatively high premiums while offering bare-bones coverage.—
Mark Gongloff,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2025
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Automakers in the United States, Canada and Mexico have operated as a relatively unified market for years because of the NAFTA trade deal and the USMCA treaty that replaced it.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the Jungfrau Ski Region skiers get the perfect mix of easy and challenging slopes, nice mountain hut restaurants and aprés ski on the downhill runs and in Grindelwald Terminal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Devonte Ross, who surpassed 1,000 yards at Troy in 2024, and Kyron Hudson, who had some nice moments at USC but was never one of the top receivers on the team in four seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since then, Trump officials have not answered why the State Department appeared to be taking steps to pursue an acquisition of electric vehicles from Tesla, with the company's stainless steel Cybertruck likely being the most suitable option for an armored vehicle.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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While some critics find Brutalism’s heavy look and utilitarian use of materials like concrete, brick and glass harsh – even ugly – there is a beautiful intent behind them.—
Michael Allen,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The bathroom is also a looker with mosaic, colorful floors.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Nature is captured with the brush and consumed, endlessly, at the looker’s leisure.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Where to Eat Horta, Lido promenade, Funchal Horta, on the pleasant Lido promenade, serves delicious and healthy comfort food.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That's where the person at the top has to give appropriate direction, and that has not come from the president of the United States at this point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Plus, even if experts with appropriate training and expertise are appointed to the MAHA Commision, Kennedy’s still the one in charge.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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