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Recent Examples of prepossessing
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2023
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
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The potential for cuts in Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that helps lower income people obtain health care, is a particularly attractive target for Democrats.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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Everyone can become an attractive tourist, the kind Barcelona welcomes, by traveling with a conscious.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The young and fresh tailoring was worth noting, too, as on a charming navy blue double breasted blazer with two rows of delicate gold buttons.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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The effect is alluring and the construction was flattering for the wearer.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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The subjectivity baked into the process of determining a national champion, a longstanding tradition in the sport, is both maddening and alluring.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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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
Adjective
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Partition is never an appealing policy option, least of all on a continent traumatized by the way colonial powers arbitrarily carved up communities.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meals should be both nutritious and appealing, prepared in ways that encourage children to enjoy them.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole First published in our magazine in 2001, this ham, cheese, and egg noodle casserole has been pleasing hungry families ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, Grande leaned into Glinda pink and glamorous silhouettes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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In fan art, Misty is often illustrated in color palettes of glamorous gold and white.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Prepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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