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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the woman's fetching smile has long made the painting a favorite with visitors to the museum
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as in attractive
very pleasing to look at
a most fetching outfit in which to go skiing
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as in costing
to have a price of
those old toys that we tossed away are now fetching big bucks as antiques
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Recent Examples of fetching
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
Running the length of the dining room is a long blond banquette; walls are alternately painted in fetching blue waves and elegant graffiti.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2022
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This fetching flask would please any whiskey drinker with a sense of style.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
Running the length of the dining room is a long blond banquette; walls are alternately painted in fetching blue waves and elegant graffiti.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2022
Verb
That stake may have been worth at least $128 million, based on the price range that DJT stock was fetching after the lockup expired.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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This trend could reflect investor caution as higher yields make safer investments like bonds more appealing relative to equities.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Governments are also encouraging sustainable construction through tax incentives, which makes these investments even more appealing.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The progressive automaker now has attractive EVs in every corner of the U.S. market, and the return of an improved Chevy Bolt will add to that diversity.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Turn on newer features Recent iOS and Android updates include a number of new functions designed to make thefts less attractive.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Things immediately feel amiss the moment the Sisters first meet their charming tormentor.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Replacing a drab sky with a beautiful one used to be a many-step process involving manual masking and layers.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Nathan MacKinnon had no issues bringing the troubled star back into the fold after two weeks of practice.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multiplatinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards an American Music Award and a Brit Award.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncharismatic challenger: The challenging party candidate is not charismatic or a national hero.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The album is handsome and searching and muscular, and after our talk Gilmour plays most of it onstage at the Bowl while throwing a few familiar bones to the capacity crowd.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The one-minute clip, part of the brand’s 28-year-old Generations campaign, featured a handsome young man—early 30s, curly brown hair—at a rooftop party in a city that looked a lot like New York.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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The five-star, upscale resort offers a pristine tropical location, state-of-the-art architecture and award-winning service, creating an enchanting setting where every wedding detail is crafted to perfection.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the vibes within are less enchanting than uncanny.Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Fetching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetching. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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