prettiness

Example Sentences

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The prettiness of the new surroundings is just a front, of course, and she starts to discover some sinister happenings within the ancient walls.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024

McDermott’s writing is often called “gemlike,” but that speaks to pressure as much as prettiness, as Tricia navigates war, marital strife and the increasing oppressiveness of the crowd of military wives that surrounds her.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Brazil will bring an attack with Neymar, Richarlison, Vinicius Junior and a knack for considerable prettiness.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2022

The other comes down to a question of prettiness.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

In the schoolyard his very prettiness caused some difficulty until it was discovered by his testers that Aron was a dogged, steady, and completely fearless fighter, particularly when he was crying.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck