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 attractiveness
Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some smaller countries, like Singapore and the UAE, are also trying to become leaders in AI, leveraging their global connections, attractiveness to global talent, and deep pockets.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
The message many men have absorbed is that a partner's warmth, attractiveness, or emotional support are the qualities to look for, while ambition is optional.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Ideas of attractiveness and relevance evolve constantly, and so do the personal and social politics of the people and committees that decide what a museum will deem important and actually buy.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some smaller countries, like Singapore and the UAE, are also trying to become leaders in AI, leveraging their global connections, attractiveness to global talent, and deep pockets.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
The message many men have absorbed is that a partner's warmth, attractiveness, or emotional support are the qualities to look for, while ambition is optional.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Ideas of attractiveness and relevance evolve constantly, and so do the personal and social politics of the people and committees that decide what a museum will deem important and actually buy.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractiveness
Noun
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The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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To this end, the firm leveraged its own talents and art departments for the campaigns and aims to further boost the appeal of the products by encouraging their use in models’ off-duty moments.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Brought over from the lowlands of Eastern Asia, oriental bittersweet was primarily admired for its beauty.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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The beauty mogul and mom of two shared the sad news on Instagram with an emotional tribute to the dog, complete with a carousel of photos of Norman through the years.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi laid out a charm offensive, serving American beef and rice mixed with Japanese ingredients during a working lunch, where the two leaders also discussed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Aside from his innate silliness, part of SpongeBob’s enduring charm has always been his irrationally trusting nature.—
Justin Lowe,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the fascination didn’t stop there.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From the very birth of the moving picture in the late 19th century, the revolutionary medium has had an inherent fascination with its own creation.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Teens are also sick of storytelling tropes that include love triangles (sorry, Celine Song), toxic relationships framed as romantic, and relationships based mostly on physical attraction, per the survey.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Each one of these IPs has a niche or uber attraction.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Attractiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractiveness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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