1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Of particular appeal to men is this hair-thickening mask that harnesses Japanese rice water to firm and smooth strands, while also increasing how shiny your strands look.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Less vitally, boba tea without the straw may not appeal.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.
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Those who do appeal historically have been able to get EDD demands for repayment reversed more than 50% of the time.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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Proctor was due to enter a plea but applied for an adjournment on medical grounds.—
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Stephens has yet to enter a plea to any of the charges and his public defender did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Verb
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With the transfer portal already open and players from its 2024-25 team booking tickets out of College Park, Maryland could not dilly-dally in hiring a replacement for Kevin Willard.—
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Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country’s reputation as a world-class skiing destination continues to lure visitors from Asia-Pacific and beyond.—
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Guests joined the couple in reciting prayer and reading scripture.—
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these brave Soldiers.—
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Sands was a magnetic figure: Her personal charm radiates across time even now through the memories of her many, many friends.—
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But there was a charm about it, like an old-time show.—
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He was previously removed by the township electoral board for failing to bind his statement of candidacy with his nomination petitions.—
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After the petition reaches that threshold, the member can call a vote after seven legislative days.—
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Catch up quick: Launched in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane, the league aims to ride America's wave of fascination in the global sport.—
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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Exploring a spiritual fascination?—
Verb
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Steve is about to be shown his extensive FSB file, the hotel cam footage, bank records, online dating profiles, incriminating private messenger convos.—
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Lottie’s wellness cult is no more, although an incriminating video tape gives the adults at least some pretense of narrative tension.—
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The desire just to make the playoffs actually delayed a long overdue rebuild.—
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Sweeney has often expressed a desire to keep her personal and romantic life out of the public eye as her star status has grown in recent years.—
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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