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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
world travel has always been very attractive to me
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person
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attractive opportunities
enticing opportunities
exciting opportunities
lucrative opportunities
impressive opportunities
interesting opportunities
attractive people
an attractive candidate
an appealing candidate
an impressive candidate
a talented candidate
a desirable candidate
a promising candidate
an attractive place
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Recent Examples of attractive
This is a total failure of the best practices once suggested to make killing for publicity less attractive.
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Goldman Sachs thinks Uber’s risk-to-reward balance is among the most attractive heading into 2025.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
But these options might not be attractive to banks, either.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Paring Knife Untitled / Noah Kaufman / December 12, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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The Material paring knife was sleek and attractive, but its handle was heavy compared to the blade.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Goldman Sachs thinks Uber’s risk-to-reward balance is among the most attractive heading into 2025.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
But these options might not be attractive to banks, either.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Paring Knife Untitled / Noah Kaufman / December 12, 2024 at 3:10 PM
$55
Material
The Material paring knife was sleek and attractive, but its handle was heavy compared to the blade.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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However, Jack Curry said Monday on the YES Network that the cost to acquire first basemen via free agency — Curry specifically mentioned Walker — is no proving no less appealing to the Yankees thus far in the offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Known for his charismatic presence, Ricciardo was recently released from his association with Red Bull's RB sister team.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are some uncanny parallels between the show – in which a charismatic assassin sets out to kill a CEO of a large company – and the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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When winter arrives, these charming plants need a little TLC to ensure summer blooms return the following season.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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And what better way to lift a mood this season than with warm, moody, and seductive scents?Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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This big band take of a song already teetering on irredeemable absurdity, wants to be lush and seductive.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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