aesthetically
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Etymology
Origin of aesthetically
First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly
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His appeal as a filmmaker lies in his stylistic flair; the joy comes from watching him marry the aesthetically manicured with the ideologically bizarre.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
It wasn’t the first time I’d hoped to communicate aesthetically what I couldn’t communicate verbally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Professional engineers have said Nakagawa's products can be aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking, but that his system is not practical.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
With lifelike features, including muscles and veins, it’s finer aesthetically but less distinctive than earlier pieces, and suggests the denouement of their separate culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
“We were behind the glass saying, ‘There isn’t going to be an aesthetically refined prototype!’”
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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