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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
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
Adjective
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Geneviève Page, the alluring French actress who starred in such films as Belle de Jour, El Cid and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, died Friday.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sandalwood, vanilla, and amber are met with cinnamon, rose, coriander, and mandarin for an intriguing blend suited for an alluring man.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Presented with an obstacle, like fans calling him soft or fellow rappers questioning his authorship and authenticity, Drake adapts, shifting into a more appealing shape.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps less appealing, but these chemicals define the flavors of Scotch whisky and represent just a few of the many types of organic carbon that are stored in peatlands.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At a 35% discount, this is a can't-miss kind of deal for such an aesthetically pleasing smart home hub in orb form.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice.—
Jack Randall,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His wife, Jackie, joined him on the red carpet and looked glamorous in a black plunging pantsuit.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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On recent red carpets, sheer looks are still dominating the most glamorous nights for celebrity.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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