as in attractive
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Recent Examples of prepossessing
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
The novel is a coming-of-age tale in which becoming an adult is defined as learning how to lie, how to smooth facts, events, even oneself into a more prepossessing form.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessing
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Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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In their calculation, their chances of reversing vaccine injury with unsupported, experimental treatments are better than convincing policy makers to care for disabled people.—
Catherine Tan,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Yoshihiko Matsuo’s alluring design soldiered on through 260Z and 280Z iterations until 1978.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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Jack Grealish rolled out of bed, sat up and gazed out to the garden below, a scene designed to capture the alluring existence of a £100million footballer at the peak of his powers.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Rip ends up disposing of Jamie’s body as part of Beth’s master plan — burning his body in a car on the side of a road — and he is officially declared missing.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Dec. 2024
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Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.—
Mia Taylor,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2025
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But the replicas are more than marketing made pleasing to the eye.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Royal tours may sound glamorous but often have a packed itinerary.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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White House Tavern Due to the number of high-profile (and highly glamorous) celebrities that flock to Aspen each winter, the mountain town often gets billed as a ritzy, formal destination.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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