prettiness
noun
pret·ti·ness
ˈpri-tē-nəs 
ˈpər-,
ˈpru̇-
1
: the quality or state of being pretty
2
: something pretty
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Examples of prettiness in a Sentence
the sugary prettiness of the knickknacks is sure to appeal to a certain type of collector
Recent Examples on the Web
Occasionally, these innovations go beyond mere prettiness to genuine wit, as with ice cubes for martinis that come with olives and olive brine inside.
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Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023
Curving forms can create a softness and prettiness by their very nature.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023
The impossible prettiness of it all draws travelers from across the globe.
—Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2023
This is a case of prettiness begetting more of the same.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2023
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Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023
Curving forms can create a softness and prettiness by their very nature.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023
The impossible prettiness of it all draws travelers from across the globe.
—Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2023
This is a case of prettiness begetting more of the same.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2023
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“Prettiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prettiness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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