1
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
she had a certain attractiveness that came from her witty conversation
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2
as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
the attractiveness of the Greek countryside has inspired poets since ancient times
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
Noun
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025 -
However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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But even if your childhood didn’t include visits to these oceanfront attractions, visiting them now feels akin to time travel, inspiring phone-free fun and family memories.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The beloved attraction, which combines a 3D movie, real special effects and iconic character animatronics was the last project the late Jim Henson worked on himself before his death.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Attractiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractiveness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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