as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Recent Examples of appealing
Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Missouri officials have touted both spots — downtown and North Kansas City — as appealing locations, though the energy among state leaders in Jefferson City for months appeared to be centered on Clay County.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the restaurant’s most appealing seats will be at the indoor-outdoor bar, which has sight lines to the front doors of the AAC.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The key is to reach for ones that are not loaded up with sugar; enter RX, a clean protein bar made from egg whites, dates, and nuts that pack in 12-18 grams of protein per bar in appealing recipes like chocolate sea salt, peanut butter, coconut chocolate, blueberry, and more.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
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Assembly budget advisor Jason Sisney said the state government was in better financial straits than anticipated, citing data from the State Controller’s Office.—
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The allure of their relationship is undeniable, but charming as their chemistry is, something is definitely off.—
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For a quintessential small-town Vermont experience, stay at the charming Mad River Barn right around the corner.—
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Andrew Mackay, a Northern Territory politician, posted the incriminating evidence (with comedy theme music added) from his security camera on his Facebook page over the weekend, noting that life on his rural home may never be the same again.—
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By the end of the party, Headmaster Lexington (Thomas Douglas) has been texted an incriminating picture.—
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Youthful, well-dressed, and charismatic, TBPN is making Silicon Valley wealth look fun again.—
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However, Venezuelans identify Machado, not González, as the winner, and the charismatic opposition leader has remained the voice of the campaign, pushing for international support and insisting her movement will replace Maduro.—
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His staff kept track of the women and girls, summoning as many as three a day.—
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White and Farrell will help, but don’t go summoning memories of Fred Dean’s 1981 arrival that ignited the 49ers’ first Super Bowl run.—
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But things got fascinating at the end, with Ole Miss going 40 yards in just a few seconds to set up a Hail Mary for the win.—
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The medical ordeals are traumatic and disgusting, but fascinating and full of the quirks of modern life.—
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The decision was a significant win for the town leadership, which has been under political fire from a band of detractors accusing it of being secretive and ignoring the will of voters.—
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The 36-year-old ex-offensive tackle filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the 33-year-old model of invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment, according court documents obtained by TMZ Sports.—
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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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