as in pretty
very pleasing to look at
the calligrapher's sightly handwriting would be desirable on the diplomas
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Adjective
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Lieberman’s version of the song, produced by Gimbel and Fox and arranged and conducted by Fox, is pretty, but rather bland.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Here was a pretty face with pure American muscle lurking beneath.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pritzker rightfully put a lot of emphasis on making this state a more attractive place to start or expand a business.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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The competitively priced — in relation to its regular models — smartphone might not be as attractive in value if tariffs force Apple, among other U.S. companies, to raise prices.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While some critics find Brutalism’s heavy look and utilitarian use of materials like concrete, brick and glass harsh – even ugly – there is a beautiful intent behind them.—
Michael Allen,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Misconceptions are spreading almost as fast as the excitement for what is a really simple, beautiful event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The handsome toddler wore a black baseball cap, blue and burgundy vintage Philadelphia Phillies jersey, white linen pants, and vans.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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Nicole and her husband, renowned plastic surgeon Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson), are surrogate parents to Ted’s nephew, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman), a handsome and flirty photographer whose parents died in a plane crash.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pair the bottoms with a cute bodysuit or match the top with skirts or shorts, and you're left with multiple outfits in one.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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And the town of Brenham is filled with cute boutiques and restaurants.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Knicks manufacture gorgeous offense and just yielded two All-Star starters for the first time in five decades.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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With gorgeous beaches, excellent cuisine, and top-notch healthcare at an affordable price point, Turkey is quickly emerging as a leader in the medical tourism industry.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Irish actress Niamh Algar (Raised By Wolves) stars as the titular Iris Nixon, an enigmatic genius and obsessive puzzler who is recruited by the charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Tom Hollander) to break a code that will unlock a dangerously powerful, world-changing piece of technology.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Paso Robles AVA offers something for everyone, with over 60 grape varieties, 200 wineries, and a charming downtown that has accommodations to suit all tastes and an array of restaurants sure to please every palate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Sightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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