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noun

ə-ˈpēl How to pronounce appeal (audio)
Definition of appealnext
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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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appeal

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verb

as in to book

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Recent Examples of appeal
Noun
If the appeal fails, all of Douglas County’s wins this season would be forfeited. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Unlike an appeal, the post-conviction process allows a petitioner to introduce new information, such as new allegations or evidence that their attorney coerced or threatened them. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
What could be next As interest in experiential dining and affordable outings continues, restaurants may find new ways to appeal to solo customers. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 The SoHo store is expected to appeal more to a downtown, international and fashion-forward shopper. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appeal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeal
  1. plea
  2. attractiveness
  3. book
  4. prayer
  5. charm
  6. incriminate
  7. petition
  8. fascination
Noun
  • In addition to being barred from ever owning livestock again, Barr’s plea agreement prevents him from owning or living with any type of animal for 15 years, according to PETA.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The judge also cited the defendant’s guilty plea, which avoided a lengthy trial, his cooperation with police, lack of a criminal record and his remorsefulness as factors in her decision.
    — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of plea
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Verb
  • The boy was booked into Placer County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of murder, Gaines said.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Be sure to check the eligibility requirements and terms before booking.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of book
Noun
  • The Vatican said the pope is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Another chorus of thoughts and prayers Members of the Bend community gathered downtown in Drake Park on Thursday evening for a prayer vigil to support each other and grieve.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • But, for me, the softer spotlight on HABIBTI has been part of its charm all along — and highlights the risk in releasing three albums at once.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Classic loafers and chunky socks lean into the slightly offbeat charm.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of charm
Verb
  • Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed the film about a Facebook whistleblower who leaked incriminating documents to a Wall Street Journal reporter.
    — Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The film will follow Freddie, a fixer to Hollywood’s supernatural elite, a man with an almost magical gift for making incriminating things disappear.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of incriminate
Noun
  • Among the 105 people who were ultimately arrested, 75 are believed to have been deported to their home countries, according to local media, and 26 were released from ICE custody after their lawyers filed habeas corpus petitions.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In May, an Alberta court ruled that a separatist petition seeking to trigger the referendum violated Indigenous rights because the province had failed to consult First Nations.
    — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of petition
Noun
  • But spectators may come for the theater of death itself, drawn by fascination with what human beings can do to one another.
    — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The design also nods to Schlumberger’s fascination with textiles.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascination

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