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telegenic

adjective

Definition of telegenic

as in photogenic

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Recent Examples of telegenic Rodrigo’s fans are young—some very young—and her music is perky, composed, and telegenic in a way that can distract from how much darkness and loathing lurk within it. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Most of the medical staff wore crisp white lab coats and were as telegenic as actors in an Argentinian HBO prestige drama. — Mike Albo, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 In a passionate speech to around 250 delegates, the far-right party’s telegenic lead candidate in the region, Ulrich Siegmund, gave a clear sense of what AfD rule might look like in the state. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026 Even the physical goods the Kardashians have brought to market—Skims, Kim’s shapewear brand, was recently valued at $5 billion, and Kylie sold more than half of her eponymous cosmetics company, in 2019, for $600 million—have been extensions of their telegenic brand. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for telegenic

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Adjective

The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Is a tree that makes your yard the most photogenic spot in the neighborhood during different seasons the plan?

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of photogenic

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

Adjective

These grasses remain green all winter, so overseeding can help maintain a good-looking lawn year-round.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
One of our favorite budget models on the market right now is HP's OmniBook X Flip, which squeezes every bit of performance out of its components to deliver capable everyday productivity performance in a good-looking package.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Definition of good-looking

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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

According to Alessandro Usielli, head of Ford global brand entertainment, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford have all worked with the Bond franchise to introduce new models by providing cars for the superspy, his coterie of comely conquests and his villainous adversaries.

— Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
But there is one recent, telltale post full of pics of the comely couple.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of comely

Adjective

Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

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

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