as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
the hotel offers rooms with a ravishing view of the ocean
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as in violating
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers
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as in pleasing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza
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Recent Examples of ravishing
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Testament of Ann Lee is a film unlike any other—expansive, ravishing, deeply moving—and Seyfried’s layered, visceral performance is its center.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The 37-year-old actress waltzed across the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, looking absolutely ravishing, as per usual.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The Testament of Ann Lee is a film unlike any other—expansive, ravishing, deeply moving—and Seyfried’s layered, visceral performance is its center.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Akhnaten is revealed in episodes of his life that are not fleshed out but presented as ritual, including the ravishing love duet with his wife, Nefertiti.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravishing
Adjective
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There’s even a kids play room on the ground floor with a beautiful, handmade rocking horse and a big toy kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Spencer Pratt filed a formal complaint accusing his opponent, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, of violating election laws by allegedly campaigning too close to a ballot box.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Two years later, the FBI raided the apartment of the company's founder, Shayne Coplan, as part of a probe into whether Polymarket was violating that agreement.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Also new at this Cote is a luxe japchae, whose ingredients are wheeled in on a beautiful cart bearing little bowls—noodles, vegetables julienned to pleasing uniformity, and a frankly enormous portion of sweet Alaskan-king-crab meat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Make a batch or two of these crowd-pleasing drink recipes along with these party-perfect appetizers, which will carry you from Memorial Day to Labor Day.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Our lovely guide Sherelyn took us out to one of her favorite spots, a little backyard tasting room run by winemaker Simon Groves, who runs labels Groves and Filly with his wife, Amanda Ritchie, as well as the Foley family's Runholder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Nymph is soft and sweet and hot and pungent and textured and strange and lovely.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The men were accused by 17-year-old Norma Padgett of raping her in the backseat of her and her husband’s car on July 16, 1949.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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An Uber driver in Pittsburgh is accused of raping a college student after dropping her off and following her into her apartment.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This younger Yelich-O’Connor sister made good use of the opportunity, delighting the typically small — but steadily growing — early Day 1 crowd with a hourlong set that nicely showcased her indie-dance-pop tunes.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Tabitha Brown, Nina Westbrook, Anna Malaika Tubbs and Mara Brock Akil are a gorgeous girl group at the 4th Annual Women's Wellness Brunch on May 29 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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According to Cabarrus County court records, Howell, 35, was arrested Saturday and charged with assaulting Dennis Manchester at the track.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Radimak was accused of getting out of his car and assaulting her and a 35-year-old woman before fleeing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Ravishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravishing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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