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adjective

ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Definition of appealingnext
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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appealing

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verb

present participle of appeal
as in citing

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Recent Examples of appealing
Adjective
The Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Add a Topping Something as simple as a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top can turn an ordinary cake into something more visually appealing. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 The implication for investors is that the belly of the yield curve — intermediate maturities in the three-to-seven-year range — offers an appealing balance of income and rate sensitivity. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Recently, these matches have been reduced to one a year — or none at all — against teams that are less appealing to the public, or have become vehicles for political protest, such as November’s match against Palestine. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
  1. attractive
  2. citing
  3. charming
  4. incriminating
  5. charismatic
  6. summoning
  7. fascinating
  8. accusing
Adjective
  • On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • The lawsuit alleges Yuba Water Agency’s lawyers prematurely blamed the company, citing a June 4 letter from the agency’s counsel.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Jevremovic sued him for defamation in December but a judge threw out the case, citing that it hadn’t been filed in the correct jurisdiction.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Definition of citing
Adjective
  • Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • Though suspicious, the recording was not considered incriminating, as Hodel may have suspected his home was wiretapped and was taunting police.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026
  • Following her arrest, Ryan allegedly made several incriminating statements while speaking with investigators.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of incriminating
Adjective
  • With bright feathers that look painted on, colorful birds are typically pretty and charismatic poster species for conservation.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • In 2025's Marty Supreme, the New York native took on the role of the charismatic hustler Marty Mauser.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Being constantly threatened should take its toll on a person, but Snow builds a life, summoning the fortitude to conclude that someday her prince will come.
    — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
Definition of summoning
Adjective
  • The World Cup offers us a fascinating glimpse at the complexities of national pride and identity.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • In the Siberian city of Irkutsk, police fined four people on Monday, accusing them of reselling gas on the black market at inflated prices, according to the region’s Interior Ministry.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • There follows a leafletting campaign, accusing him of being a pervert and a danger to children.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of accusing

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