as in desirability
the quality of being sexually attractive
The handsome singer had no shortage of sex appeal.
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As to why a store might resort to such means, Simpson pointed to the exclusive nature of luxury goods, where scarcity is typically associated with desirability and value.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025 -
Elie Top In just over a decade, Elie Top has brought his namesake brand of bold luxury jewelry to the dizzying heights of Parisian desirability.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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Unlike Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, this world is more foreboding than scary, but as guests quickly learn from its can’t-miss attraction Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, monsters still shouldn’t be crossed.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Although some attractions are selling tickets already.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Forget about Cannes Film Festival, Pamela Anderson is bringing Old Hollywood glamour to New York City.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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Balancing the softness, an oversized high-neck top offers a refreshing, modern edge, while a metallic bouclé jacket channels the timeless sophistication of the quintessential Valli woman — the kind who lunches in couture and lives for a touch of glamour.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 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
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Deserts, Safaris And Starlit Skies Aboard An African Luxury Rail Journey A luxury train, evoking the charm of old-world elegance, awaits its guests in Pretoria, ready to take them on an over 2,000-mile journey through Southern Africa and Namibia.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Related Articles The collection itself embodies Giambattista Valli’s signature blend of effortless elegance and ethereal fantasy, including the ideal wedding guest dresses and fashions for formal summer occasions.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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