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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 combination of financial advantages and a transparent, investor-friendly system makes the UAE’s Golden Visa program particularly attractive.
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Arash Jalili, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The Jaguars parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke, making the job more attractive to Coen.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The timing makes sense: After a holiday season filled with cocktail parties and not-so-healthy meals, the idea of cleansing the body of excess seems attractive.
—Vicky Vera, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Arash Jalili, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The Jaguars parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke, making the job more attractive to Coen.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The timing makes sense: After a holiday season filled with cocktail parties and not-so-healthy meals, the idea of cleansing the body of excess seems attractive.
—Vicky Vera, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
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Kitsch regrouped and found a far more interesting path, playing film and TV roles that captured the heartland sensibilities and vulnerabilities that made the Dillon Panthers’ #33 so appealing, the rough-and-tumble Texas kid with a heart of gold.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Games that employ cutting-edge technology are very appealing.—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Originally built in 1899, the Inn has welcomed guests ever since, and the Relais & Chateaux property features 33 beautiful guest rooms that are infused with the personal touch of a beachside home.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Facing an epic bout of writers’ block while cooped up in a rotting Los Angeles hotel, Barton befriends a diabolically charismatic traveling salesman named Charlie (Goodman) who’s staying down the hall.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Image Image Hayakawa became well known for her sensitive portraits, including a suite of paintings from the early 1930s featuring a handsome man presumed to be her boyfriend at the time.—
Aruna D’Souza,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lincoln Forest Press coffee tasting journal: $7.99 Encourage them to savor and reflect on their coffee experiences with this handsome faux leather tasting journal by Lincoln Forest Press.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Guests have free access to the hotel’s cute alpine style spa with sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The pair were photographed ice skating during a cute nighttime outing.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Maze Runner actor sloughs off Roman’s moody persona, replacing that twin’s abrasive bluntness and struggle with idioms with the other’s quick wit and seductive charm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Girl from Missouri is a grand showcase for Harlow’s expert mix of seductive comedy and poignant humanity.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Declan Rice’s lovely half-volley had set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb, almost guaranteeing a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase and a bye straight to the round of 16.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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