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taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
communicable
Synonyms
STRONG
catching pandemic
WEAK
communicative contagious expansive infectious transferable transmittable
ADJECTIVE
attractive
Synonyms
STRONG
alluring beckoning bewitching captivating charming enchanting engaging enthralling enticing fair fascinating fetching interesting inviting looker lovely luring pleasing prepossessing stunning sweet tantalizing teasing tempting winning
WEAK
adorable agreeable beautiful comely glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome hunky magnetic mesmeric pleasant pretty provocative seductive winsome
Antonyms
STRONG
boring disenchanting homely repellent repulsive ugly unattractive

Example Sentences

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Now Amazon is exploring bringing the show back — reportedly with Donald Trump Jr. — taking a gamble on the appeal of the Trump name as the era of reality TV fades away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

But Weinstein, a chess ace known for taking down a JPMorgan Chase trader known as the “London Whale,” kept circling the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

She repeatedly said that her government “protects no one,” but demanded “real” and “irrefutable” evidence before taking action against Rocha Moya and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Todd Blanche, her deputy and temporary — at least for now — replacement, was taking notes.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

She stumped out, taking a swing with her cane at J.W. as she turned into the morning light.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck