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 new product mix will help fuel desirability for the brand at these shopping destinations, Cantagalli said.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Homebuyers are often eager to research neighborhood characteristics like access to shopping, school quality, or crime rates because these factors impact liveability, desirability, and safety, and the same logic should apply to researching climate risks.
    Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • While some idols wait years to tour internationally as soloists or apart from their groups, Hwasa is seizing the opportunity early to prove that her appeal extends far beyond her home country.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Both parties agreed to an uncontested divorce and waived their right to a trial and an appeal of the case, per documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by USA TODAY.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • There, the creatures took up residence in zoos, circuses, Buck’s own attractions and sometimes even people’s homes.
    Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The main attraction, an 80-foot-long petrified tree, lies in pieces across one end of the parking lot.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Photo: Virgile Guinard The lavish social event imbued with old school glamour also—unsurprisingly—comes with major fashion expectations.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
  • At the Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 19, Kendall channeled Old Hollywood glamour with voluminous blonde waves.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • In the beauty, skin and hair care industry, this year’s listers are responding to consumers’ needs.
    Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The anti-aging effects of running Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rumoured Lady Di Cabochon Studs: $78 Fresh from the elevated clothing brand’s new jewelry collection, these sophisticated pearl pieces transcend well into the evening, adding a touch of elegance and style to any ensemble.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegance
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