as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive
The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.
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Noun
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All of this signifies that these schools have established their standing among the most competitive in the nation, both in terms of their desirability and selectivity.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Farnan recommends shopping quartz and granite for the best balance of cost and desirability.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Netanyahu may remain electorally vulnerable, then, but the electorate will be vulnerable to the appeal of hard-liners.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Another new attraction on Sentosa Island is the Sentosa Sensoryscape, an approximately 10-minute-long experiential walk made up of digital light projections and glowing art, which opened in March 2024.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The park has grown to include over 50 attractions, the most recent being Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, inspired by The Princess and the Frog.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the Oscars, Timothée once again skipped the traditional tux in favour of a pastel leather suit by Givenchy, while Kylie leaned into gothic glamour with a black lace take on the naked dress by Ashi Studio.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Last seen en masse at the tail end of the aughts, bubble skirts once signaled preppy, moneyed glamour.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plus, the temperature-regulating silk was super breathable, resulting in true beauty sleep.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan, who is captivated by her beauty and kindness, joins forces with her magical friends, empowering Snow White to find her voice and the strength and courage to face the Evil Queen.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Burgundy whites are almost always 100% Chardonnay, known for their elegance and complexity.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Here, eight settee styles that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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