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as in lovely
very pleasing to look at
the banquet hall was decorated with beautiful flower arrangements for the reception
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
you've done a beautiful job of illustrating that children's story
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a beautiful day
beautiful eyes
beautiful scenery
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Recent Examples of beautiful
No extra glaze is included, though the drippings from this ham would make a beautiful sauce.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Because of the beautiful picture of being brave in that story.
—The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
That book centers on Quasimodo, the cathedral's bell-ringer, and Esmeralda, a kind and beautiful street dancer.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Because of the beautiful picture of being brave in that story.
—The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
That book centers on Quasimodo, the cathedral's bell-ringer, and Esmeralda, a kind and beautiful street dancer.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beautiful
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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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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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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The new colors are great (ultramarine is gorgeous) and access to Apple Intelligence is a vote-winner on its own.David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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And Maria McManus has been strong: It’s priced beautifully, the product is absolutely gorgeous, and the messaging is incredible.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 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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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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Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 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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His best-selling 2019 memoir Me and Furnish’s 1995 documentary about him, Tantrums & Tiaras, reveal a willingness to let people see the less fabulous side of Elton John.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not only does this new brand of luxury laundry detergent clean dirty clothes, but the sleek modern bottle looks fabulous on any laundry room shelf.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Beautiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beautiful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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