aesthetically
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Etymology
Origin of aesthetically
First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly
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The idea behind the sculpture park, when Halsey first conceived it about 16 years ago, she said in an interview, was a space that represents and pays homage to the neighborhood, both aesthetically and conceptually.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 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
Lawyers for the club argue that the 526-yard, par 5 is its signature hole, the hardest and most aesthetically pleasing on the course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Though Madison Square Garden is a core piece of New York iconography, it is not exactly aesthetically pleasing.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 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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