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appealing

[uh-pee-ling] / əˈpi lɪŋ /


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Fully remote work may also sound appealing, but there’s “still less stability” compared with jobs where workers can build face-to-face relationships with their bosses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"The effects seen on inflammatory markers made this an appealing diet to study in Crohn's disease since many patients with this disease also have elevated inflammatory markers," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

When borrowing costs rise, gold becomes less appealing relative to interest-bearing assets such as bonds.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

As a love story, “Fantasy Life” isn’t particularly original, but the low-key way Mr. Shear realizes some familiar situations is warm and human, with comic aspects and sad ones kept in an appealing balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Dave Barry’s “Ask Mr. Language Person” satirized their typical advisory: writing tip for professionals: To make your writing more appealing to the reader, avoid “writing negatively.”

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker