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prepossessing

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verb

present participle of prepossess

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prepossessing
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
  • Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.
    Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.
    Julie Lasky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The sterling silver pendant features a sculpted paw print glistening with alluring enhanced black diamonds.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors who want to pair defensive strategy with appealing returns, AEP is a smart choice.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This is an excellent way to incorporate more texture and character into your kitchen organization that's pleasing to the eye.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The other side of it is not glamorous at all, that’s for sure.
    Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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