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picturesque

adjective as in attractive, referring to scenery

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Even in picturesque California, few landscapes are as stunning – or as fragile – as Big Sur.

The drive also allows Cassidy, 66, to show off a bit of the picturesque region he’s called home since 2011, when he moved from Hidden Hills with his wife, Tracey, and their four children.

A picturesque village is at risk of being "ruined" by "TikTok tourists" who are "exploiting the destination's heritage for clicks", a councillor has said.

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With "no neighbours to upset", the island hosted its own festival for Mr Conner's 50th birthday, complete with a tight-rope performer across the picturesque courtyard.

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The movie opens with a bird’s-eye view of Los Angeles’ picturesque skylines, reservoirs and grassy hillsides before the bold-faced title appears, accompanied by ominous music courtesy of legendary composer John Williams.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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