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as in beautifulness
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
the beauty of the landscape along the coast was enough to take your breath away
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as in goddess
an attractive woman
The famous ancient sculpture of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt depicts her as a regal beauty.
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as in dream
something very good of its kind
that fish is a beauty
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Recent Examples of beauty
Thousands of TikToks feature 10-, 11-, and 12-year-olds showing off their latest—and often expensive—skincare purchases from popular beauty stores like Sephora and Ulta, including trendy brands like Drunk Elephant.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Fournier’s release served less to inform the beauty press than to defend her client by striking back at a competitor attempting to undermine its integrity; a typical skirmish in the Red Light Wars.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
The singer wore a bronze mani and matching makeup—and delivered the perfect inspo to warm up your January beauty routine.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
The show turned into a major global franchise for Disney, leading to a live touring show, junior novels, apparel, toys, video games, food, health and beauty.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beauty
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Hedda nominee Tessa Thompson was a green goddess in a custom Balenciaga gown embroidered with fishscale sequins and Bulgari jewelry.—
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Only a goddess of love can unzip her.—
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Sadly, his college ball dreams didn’t come to fruition after the coach who called him up retired.—
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Over the past seven years, Blake Lively brought her dream hair care line to life by redefining the beauty industry with a blend of passion, precision and purpose.—
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Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.—
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In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.—
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
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In some species, ants restructure their nests to slow the transmission of a lethal fungus and in others, ant queens eat infected brood to prevent the spread of disease and recover nutrients.—
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The movement is also an aesthetic marvel, clearly visible through the sapphire bridge.—
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There's also the Recycling World epicenter, where revelers can see the waste-sorting process in action and marvel at public art made from recyclables.—
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Two matched in black and white looks as Penn sported a white button-up shirt, a structured blue blazer, black trousers and white sneakers.—
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In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
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And there is no art without wonder.—
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Meant to mimic the feel of visiting the stars, this multisensory experience uses projections, lighting and music to create a sense of wonder for visitors of all ages.—
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Designed with a flat pocket, zip pocket, and even a key holder, this crossbody keeps all your travel necessities neatly organized without sacrificing elegance.—
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While Johansson's ensemble channeled simple elegance, her beauty look brought more casual ease.—
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“Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beauty. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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