plural beauties
1
: the quality or group of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind : loveliness
exploring the natural beauty of the island
A thing of beauty is a joy forever …—
John Keats
John KeatsBuddhism has taught me that inner beauty, the beauty that comes from loving and accepting yourself, imperfections and all, radiates to the outside.—Tina Turner, quoted at nbcnews.com
Tina Turner, quoted at nbcnews.com
often, specifically
: the quality of being physically attractive
… she relies on a minimalist makeup routine to enhance her natural beauty. —Kiana Murden
Kiana Murden … knows how to move, which is surprising given his muscled bulk, and is at ease with his beauty. —Manohla Dargis
—often used before another noun Manohla Dargis beauty products
the beauty industry
my morning beauty routine
Our culture's beauty standards and stereotypes are not going to disappear overnight, but we have made some progress. —Allie Bloom
Allie Bloom 2
a
: a person (especially a woman) who is beautiful
The brunette beauty added a pair of … sky-high platform heels … to complete her camera-ready look.—Isabelle Casey
Isabelle Casey
b
: something that is beautiful or excellent
That's a beauty of a car.
went fishing and caught a couple of beauties
Our favorite apple tree … is a real beauty. Standing over 20 feet tall, it produces buckets and buckets of apples.—Steve McBride
—often used ironicallySteve McBrideThat mistake was a beauty!
3
: an excellent or appealing quality
"… If you hate it—just paint over it. That's the beauty of working with paint."—Annie Sloan, quoted at theguardian.com (London)
Annie Sloan, quoted at theguardian.com (London)One of the beauties of cast iron cookware is that it can be used almost anywhere.—Lily Alig
Lily Alig4
physics
: bottom sense 9
Examples of beauty in a Sentence
We explored the natural beauty of the island.
I'm learning to appreciate the beauty of poetry.
We explored the natural beauties of the island.
She was one of the great beauties of her time.
Recent Examples on the Web
Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
From the start of her career in 1975, Iman has been praised for her ability to exemplify the complementary yet intricate relationship between fashion and beauty, both on and off the runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
Just 45 minutes south of Lisbon, this port town has become one of the most talked-about retirement spots in the country, known for its sheer beauty and proximity to the city.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Brazil's high standards for beauty and widespread acceptance of cosmetic surgery have led it to become a destination for people in search of plastic surgery.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
From the start of her career in 1975, Iman has been praised for her ability to exemplify the complementary yet intricate relationship between fashion and beauty, both on and off the runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
Just 45 minutes south of Lisbon, this port town has become one of the most talked-about retirement spots in the country, known for its sheer beauty and proximity to the city.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Brazil's high standards for beauty and widespread acceptance of cosmetic surgery have led it to become a destination for people in search of plastic surgery.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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“Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beauty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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beauty
noun
beau·ty
ˈbyüt-ē 
plural beauties
1
: the qualities of a person or a thing that give pleasure to the senses
2
: a lovely person or thing
especially
: a lovely woman
3
: an outstanding example
that's a beauty of a black eye
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