sex appeal

noun

Definition of sex appealnext
as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.

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  1. desirability
  2. appeal
  3. attraction
  4. glamour
  5. beauty
  6. elegance
Noun
  • The new product mix will help fuel desirability for the brand at these shopping destinations, Cantagalli said.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Homebuyers are often eager to research neighborhood characteristics like access to shopping, school quality, or crime rates because these factors impact liveability, desirability, and safety, and the same logic should apply to researching climate risks.
    Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Their inherently bland nature only contributes to their broad appeal, making tenders the perfect vessel for an infinite number of seasonings and condiments.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Endrick became one of the main attractions on Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States in the absence of other big names such as Jude Bellingham and Mbappe, who joined pre-season later than other players due to their nations going deep at the European Championship.
    Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The timing couldn’t be better considering the Rock Center Christmas tree is up and tourists, domestic and international, have been flooding the area to see the many Midtown holiday attractions.
    David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor channeled rock glamour in an edgy trenchcoat and Rick Owens shoes.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Luxury and glamour met cutting-edge style at Keys in West Hollywood for Billboard’s No. 1’s Party celebrating the road to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
    Evan Burke, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • For yourself or someone else, a look at the best new beauty products to consider as 2024 comes to a close.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Show off your taper candles with elegance, thanks to these candle holders that come in a set of three.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegance
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