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Recent Examples of telegenic
Like many of the network’s past breakouts, TLC’s newest show follows a big family of telegenic, larger-than-life characters (seven kids!
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Like Ted Baxter of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lawlor’s character was dim but telegenic, and more often than not conflicted with Leachman’s widowed Phyllis Leachman.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Those different facets of Tom’s appeal will all come into play when a dangerously idyllic young family arrives at the resort — the kind whose telegenic beauty would almost feel wasted if it weren’t being used to hide an ugly secret of some kind.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump’s world is one where off-the-cuff statements can be massaged, and his telegenic cabinet overturn the paradigms of global security hourly, without major consequence.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Like Ted Baxter of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lawlor’s character was dim but telegenic, and more often than not conflicted with Leachman’s widowed Phyllis Leachman.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Those different facets of Tom’s appeal will all come into play when a dangerously idyllic young family arrives at the resort — the kind whose telegenic beauty would almost feel wasted if it weren’t being used to hide an ugly secret of some kind.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump’s world is one where off-the-cuff statements can be massaged, and his telegenic cabinet overturn the paradigms of global security hourly, without major consequence.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegenic
Adjective
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This new version understands the overall assignment: bring back a few familiar faces; reintroduce your resident homicidal maniac hellbent on revenge; gather an insanely photogenic cast and kill most of them.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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The towering sea stacks and the romantic backdrop of the Pacific Ocean make this one of the most photogenic spots on the Olympic Peninsula.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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These companies are crafting a new breed of good-looking, durable, simplified micromobility vehicles, with higher prices to match.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
18 July 2025
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Ted is good-looking, popular, and civic-minded, which makes him, naturally, a disingenuous liberal scold.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Right now, a wide variety of styles are available for a fraction of their original price, like these preppy Sperry Top-Sider Men’s Gold Cup Boat Shoe Loafers, $65 off, that are suited for sun, sand, and surf, but are handsome enough to wear out to dinner.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The translator need only find the right verbal stones and install them in comely sentences, in cadences that mirror the author’s own, and Mishima’s voice will emerge.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
27 Oct. 2024
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This road car with racetrack roots emerged as a shot across the bow of Jaguar after its comely E-type was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor show.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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So whether your interest involves creating beautiful spaces, improving people's health, or something completely different, there's no reason not to explore its business potential.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Deep in the heart of Bakewell’s cobbled town square stands The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, inside a charming 17th-century stone building, once owned by the Duke of Rutland.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The show sees a group of charming young islanders arrive in Mallorca, Spain, to find love.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This film has a pretty, pastel flounciness, which can't be objected to, but the only surprise is Emma’s nosebleed.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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And for those who want an even more personalized approach, Rosenthal also offers fully custom dorm design kits—though these will cost you a much prettier penny.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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“Telegenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegenic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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