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aesthetic

/ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/ noun C2
  1. The study of art or beauty.
  2. That which appeals to the senses.
  3. The set of artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their aura or “vibe”. · Her most recent works have this quirky, nonchalant aesthetic inspired by ’90s teen culture.· I really like the goth aesthetic you've got going there.

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Together, they championed a bold modern aesthetic that celebrated the formidable forces of nature rather than attempting to domesticate them.
Painting the Northern Wilderness, p. 1 · C1
He acknowledged that the exploratory data painted a vastly different picture than the aesthetic assumptions he had confidently made.
The Cartographer's Apprentice, p. 1 · C1
Crucial to this revolutionary endeavor was the striking aesthetic paradigm formulated by a young designer named Edward Young.
The Paperback Revolution, p. 1 · C2
This meticulous attention to design ensured that affordability did not equate to a compromise in aesthetic integrity or tactile pleasure.
The Paperback Revolution, p. 1 · C2

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