1
as in plea
an earnest request
made an appeal to the public to donate desperately needed blood
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2
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
that hot new actress has a certain indescribable appeal
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as in to book
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Recent Examples of appeal
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Of particular appeal to men is this hair-thickening mask that harnesses Japanese rice water to firm and smooth strands, while also increasing how shiny your strands look.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department is separately appealing the Maryland order.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Of particular appeal to men is this hair-thickening mask that harnesses Japanese rice water to firm and smooth strands, while also increasing how shiny your strands look.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The 40-year-old appealed a High Court ruling over his security arrangements in the U.K., in a lengthy legal battle that has contributed to ongoing tensions with his father, who is battling cancer, People magazine reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department is separately appealing the Maryland order.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
Noun
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Proctor was due to enter a plea but applied for an adjournment on medical grounds.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Stephens has yet to enter a plea to any of the charges and his public defender did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Sumner County Sheriff’s Office website, he was booked the same day as the hearing.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jail records show he was booked back in the Fulton County Jail in June 2024.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guests joined the couple in reciting prayer and reading scripture.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of these brave Soldiers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Among the charms selected by Tyla, each holds a significant meaning.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He was previously removed by the township electoral board for failing to bind his statement of candidacy with his nomination petitions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Do the five freedoms mentioned in the First Amendment – freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition – apply to undocumented immigrants?—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s no doubt that the public has a fascination with serial killers.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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Before Russia invaded Ukraine, several leading Trumpists developed a strange fascination with the Russian army.—
David French,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the Watergate investigation, President Richard Nixon fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox over enforcement of a grand jury subpoena for incriminating White House tapes upheld in Nixon v. Sirica (1973).—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2025
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Steve is about to be shown his extensive FSB file, the hotel cam footage, bank records, online dating profiles, incriminating private messenger convos.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While focusing on getting their own house in order, some companies may focus less on their M&A desires and dreams, although uncertainty could create opportunities.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For instance, there was a high level of desire to be guided through the process of entering one's billing or credit card info into an in-car payment app.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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