as in handsome
very pleasing to look at
she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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Recent Examples of good-looking
There’s nothing new about Hollywood adaptations featuring profoundly good-looking people, but film stars used to be made to look a bit more… regular, particularly before plastic surgery made the faces of so many A-list actresses look eerily similar.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
In effect, the training process teaches models not just what things look like, but what good-looking content is supposed to be.
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Ahmed Elgammal,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
Go For Ground Cover Asian star jasmine proves how good-looking ground cover can be in place of a traditional lawn at this charming South Carolina cottage.
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Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.
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Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good-looking
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
In effect, the training process teaches models not just what things look like, but what good-looking content is supposed to be.
—
Ahmed Elgammal,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
Go For Ground Cover Asian star jasmine proves how good-looking ground cover can be in place of a traditional lawn at this charming South Carolina cottage.
—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.
—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-looking
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Making the patio even more attractive is the handsome outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a set of stairs leading to a beautiful grassy area that connects to the adjacent Farmington Country Club.
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Denis Lavant stars as Galoup, an adjudant-chef in the French Foreign Legion who develops a tense and ultimately dangerous relationship with one of his soldiers, the handsome and capable Commandant Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor).
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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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.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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Meanwhile, a cute side slit and practical pocket on the shorts add style and functionality.
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Join the droves of shoppers buying this cute henley top with a relaxed fit.
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Named after former First Lady Michelle Obama, Pear Nova's Michelle Our Mama is a gorgeous medium brown shade with neutral undertones.
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So far, that list includes luxurious hotels, gorgeous beaches, and a very special Neapolitan pizzeria.
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For gardens that need both color and height, Mexican petunia is a pretty and low maintenance perennial choice.
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America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner, so shop more pretty shirts, blouses, and tank tops below to celebrate it in style.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-looking. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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