as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive
The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.
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During a three-and-a-half-hour speech at Kering’s Capital Markets Day in Florence in April, de Meo spoke at length about reigniting the desirability of Gucci, which contributes up to 40 percent of the French group’s sales.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026 -
Its desirability has always been built on scarcity, craftsmanship, and more than a century of history rooted in the Swiss village of Le Brassus.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Still, very few modern pop stars are doing what Mars is doing in making seemingly timeless music with such broad appeal.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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While clinics in Seoul and Dubai emphasize injectables and skin treatments, retreats like The Ranch appeal to celebrities who want a fuller reset — combining exercise, nutrition and recovery in a setting designed to feel removed from daily life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The looks that walked down the runway also called upon the dream, soundtracked by a score that included blues icon John Lee Hooker and beloved French band Air.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Morning Show star, 57, shared an Instagram post on Thursday, May 14, reflecting on some of her most popular banged looks throughout the years while giving some advice to fans who were thinking about getting a cut.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Plus in a fashion that can be unusual for a Bahamian hotel, the resort leans in and celebrates its location through local art and a strong vibe of recaptured travel glamor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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But even though the red carpets suffered from a lack of Hollywood glamour, the festival provided a fascinating snapshot of the challenges facing the entertainment industry.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients who return for repeat visits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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But that’s the beauty of being free – I wasn’t hired for this.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Their frustration is apparent in a letter Langston Hughes wrote to fellow Harlem Renaissance writer Arna Bontemps, complaining about the seductiveness of Hollywood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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