- present participle of appeal.
appealing
Example Sentences
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With her first cookbook “Homemade” set for its nationwide release in October, she is redoubling her efforts to separate her image from one that’s becoming less commercially appealing by the moment.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
McDaniel said one of the most appealing aspects of joining the Chargers staff is that Harbaugh didn’t try to sell him on anything.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
This is evidently quite appealing, or mollifying, to many audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
It raises the financial and personal stakes for families, as increasing expenses and caregiving demands can make taking time away from work simultaneously more appealing and more difficult to afford.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
It focused her mind wonderfully, and she began to understand why Beowulf found gnawing on hard objects so appealing.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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