ravishing
Example Sentences
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Three years ago, the first sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” was even more visually ravishing to regard, albeit thin in its storytelling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
It emerged at the same time as Fauvism in painting and lasted a year longer than Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, which dazzled audiences with ravishing, often exotic visions, sets and costumes ablaze in jewel tones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
This summer he was a luminary of the prestigious Salzburg Festival and Saturday conducted the world premiere of his ravishing Horn Concerto at the Lucerne Festival that was broadcast on a Swiss radio station.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
Charpentier himself composed mainly sacred music, glorifying God with ravishing beauty, and that ravishing beauty became his secret weapon in “Médée,” alluring us into openness to all who are before us.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023
I knew he was a ravishing ginger with perfect dimples and an irresistible smile.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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