beauties

word · lemma: beauty

/ˈbjutiz/
BYOO-teez
/bjˈuːtɪz/
BYOO-teez

Definition

Plural of "beauty" — beautiful people or things. Can refer to attractive women, stunning examples of something, or remarkable features of a place or situation.

Usage & Nuances

Informal/enthusiastic use: "She's a beauty!" or "That car's a beauty!" = an impressive specimen. "The beauties of" ("the beauties of nature") means the wonderful aspects. Can sound dated when referring to women ("bathing beauties"). "Sleeping Beauty" is the fairy tale.

Example Sentences

The natural beauties of the island attract thousands of tourists.

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Look at these roses — they're real beauties!

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The book explores the hidden beauties of everyday life.

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He caught three fish, and one of them was a real beauty — must have weighed ten pounds.

natural

One of the beauties of working remotely is that you can live anywhere in the world.

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The gallery showcased classic beauties from Renaissance art alongside provocative modern pieces.

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