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eye appeal

American  

noun

  1. the quality of appealing to the eye; attractiveness; beauty.


Etymology

Origin of eye appeal

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

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BMX freestyle, also known as BMX park, certainly has the eye appeal to be a big hit with riders flipping, twisting and spinning their handlebars on a course that’s like an oversized skate park.

From Seattle Times Jul. 31, 2021

“The eye appeal, just the sheer massiveness of it was not something Franklin had seen before.”

From Washington Times Sep. 17, 2019

To the extent that there are garden shows left on TV, they are about instant effect and the eye appeal of outdoor furnishings, built-in barbecues and brightly colored awnings.

From Washington Post Apr. 2, 2018

Our favorite was the poori, a puffy whole-wheat bread with great eye appeal.

From New York Times Jan. 7, 2012

Although hot cereal had a personality all its own, sporting a slightly different appearance each day, certain mornings, it just didn't have the eye appeal to start the taste buds rolling.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann

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