eye appeal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eye appeal
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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
Wildwood was built with a complete lack of eye appeal.
From Queen of the Flaming Diamond by Yerxa, Leroy
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