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also esthetic
or aesthetical
or esthetical
as in attractive
very pleasing to look at
an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations
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as in style
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Recent Examples of aesthetic
Kanika Talwar, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
These pieces embody Eastern ideals of purity, elegance, and good fortune, establishing a seamless connection between the brand’s aesthetic and Chinese zodiac culture.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
As related to decorations, this means striving for an aesthetic that’s neither cluttered nor sparse.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The aesthetic evokes themes of decadence, romance and the supernatural.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
These pieces embody Eastern ideals of purity, elegance, and good fortune, establishing a seamless connection between the brand’s aesthetic and Chinese zodiac culture.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
Balance Hard and Soft Textures This trend is all about combining seemingly-disparate aesthetics and creating a harmonious design.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
As related to decorations, this means striving for an aesthetic that’s neither cluttered nor sparse.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic
Adjective
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But, at present, even that does not look especially attractive.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Normally, this would be when a rom-com manufactures some reason why these two attractive people can’t be together, but Heart Eyes has the advantage of also being a horror story about a serial killer who’s decided to make Seattle their latest hunting ground for couples.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Post-Season Pick ($16.99) comes with 10 wings any style, curly fries, and a Pepsi or Bud Light for $16.99.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The house itself was commanding even though there were only two stories and it was built in a nondescript, sort of Craftsman style.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Its classic trim with elegant details on each door can dress up a modern interior or pair with traditional decor to elevate any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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How can a story justify that approach to a character whose violence reaches a body count in the millions?—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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This, along with other American touches, such as denim, became the basis for Ivy-style clothes that the Japanese of the ’60s made into a national obsession, and that culminated in a wholly different approach to workwear, office wear, and leisure wear.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Choose from savories like Maine lobster and caviar sandwiches and decadent sweets such as a Sacher torte, all while sipping from exquisite glassware.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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But a couple of years ago food stylist Caroline Hwang, who is also co-founder of Synonym magazine, introduced me to her recipe for the Hawaiian version featuring furikake and a sweet soy sauce glaze that caramelizes in the oven to exquisite crunchiness.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tilda’s the talk of the town: The Berlin Film Festival kicked off Thursday evening with a brief ceremony that, despite all its German sensibility, belonged to Scottish actor Tilda Swinton.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Marvelously French in sensibility, pots de creme are simple yet refined, timelessly appealing and crafted with a short list of quality ingredients.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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New acquisitions struggled to embrace Nancy’s system to the same extent, leaving the Crew vulnerable for a first-round upset in the 2024 playoffs against the New York Red Bulls.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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This tidy system of renewable-energy production isn’t scalable.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Using the gene-editing technique CRISPR, scientists can modify the pig’s DNA.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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The longer answer: Yes, animated shows do have some analogous production techniques to the live-action bottle episode.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aesthetic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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