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appetizing

[ap-i-tahy-zing] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zɪŋ /


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A bag of stale chips gets more appetizing if the alternative is a 3-day-old Big Mac pulled out of the trash.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

But investors looking for appetizing bargains in overseas markets should consider whether there are stocks at a discount in the U.S. as well.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Those fitting the profile of a “Daily Diner,” someone who exclusively dines out, could be spending well over $5,000 a year, making those “let’s do lunch” invitations a lot less appetizing.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

I love spending time on the couch and eating a meal and watching something that’s appetizing with my favorite person in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Fly larvae may not seem appetizing to you and me, but that protein-rich diet makes the chickens’ eggs unusually rich and tasty.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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