as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
The combination of high demand and the relatively low barrier to entry made commercial cleaning an appealing choice for career transitioners.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
They can also be styled in a way that is fun and visually appealing, showing off your favorite glassware and plates.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space.
—Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Mental fatigue can make rest more appealing than a workout.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
The combination of high demand and the relatively low barrier to entry made commercial cleaning an appealing choice for career transitioners.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
They can also be styled in a way that is fun and visually appealing, showing off your favorite glassware and plates.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space.
—Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Facilities there are attractive enough to also make Rocker B a frequent host to weddings and corporate retreats.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The quest to make their business a more attractive place to work is driven by the changing demographics of the evolving workforce for his business - from agricultural workers with hard equipment skills to tech savvy workers who want to be challenged by new frontiers in autonomy, AI and sensing.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Is that his technique for charming alumni and donors?Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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He also was told to watch any incriminating videos from Combs’ personal devices and delete them, or he would be terminated.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jamie then killed his own father to cover that trail, with Beth memorializing the moment in an incriminating photo as Jamie prepared to dump dad’s corpse in the Train Station.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Red Viper of Dorne only lasted a single season, introduced and eliminated in season 4, but Pedro Pascal's performance oozed charismatic charm.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Lavin was noted for her charismatic work in both drama and comedy, to say nothing of musicals.Carmel Dagan, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.Wes Davis, The Verge, 21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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How the selection committee sifts through that will be fascinating.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This year’s stunning images vying for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice award offer unusual and fascinating peeks at the natural world.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, his critics have targeted the package, with Republican lawmakers accusing him of spurring inflation.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Investors and customers alike had railed against the deal when it was first announced in August 2023, with the former calling it too expensive and accusing Forward Air of skirting a traditional shareholder vote to carry it out.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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