sex appeal

noun

Definition of sex appealnext
as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.

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  1. desirability
  2. appeal
  3. attraction
  4. glamour
  5. beauty
  6. elegance
Noun
  • The company says patrol wages have increased more than 50% over the past four years and pointed to 3,000 applicants for 300 open patrol roles for the 2024-25 season as a data point on desirability of the job.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • All Year Median Sales Price Home prices in popular regions like The Woodlands and Austin housing markets come with higher median sale prices, reflecting their desirability and growth.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • Other arguments Among other arguments for delaying the trial, the defense motion promises an immediate appeal if the trial is ordered to continue as scheduled.
    Nathan Bowe, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
  • As far as the lofty cost of PTA, the comp that justifies the spend boils down to the marquee appeal of DiCaprio.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • The draft will be available daily at Waterway Grill Patio, located beyond the Infinity Falls attraction, from 11 a.m. until one hour before park close.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Running from January 21 through February 9 on select days, over 60 participating attractions across the five boroughs are offering two-for-one tickets, including some of the best museums and art galleries in the city.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Of course, the nostalgia and the glamour and the showgirl element of all of it and being bedazzled head to toe looks like a lot of fun.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The latest California blaze that erupted on Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills was threatening Los Angeles landmarks indelibly associated with the city’s glamour and the history of the American film industry.
    Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Over the past few years Liberty has been investing in the store and upgrading its fashion and beauty offer.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • This British brand’s collection honors wisdom, elegance, adaptability and intelligence, which are attributed to the snake in the Chinese zodiac.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Erivo’s creation featured an abstract print that embodies casual elegance.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of elegance
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