How to Use aesthetic in a Sentence

aesthetic

1 of 2 adjective
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  • There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.
  • I suppose that jazz listening and prizefight watching are my two most passionate avocations, and this is largely so because the origins of my aesthetic urges are in the black working class.
    — Gerald Early, "The Passing of Jazz's Old Guard: … ",
  • Which brings us back to the improved sound and the round ball aesthetic.
    — Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
  • How is that going to add to the charm and aesthetic of my home?
    — Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 28 June 2018
  • If flats are your aesthetic, this pair is the way to go.
    — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 28 June 2019
  • Part of it was the simple beauty and aesthetic of snow.
    — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Nov. 2019
  • Plus aesthetic gear like the pink sand sweatshirt, and wave totes.
    — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Each design seems to have the same more-is-more aesthetic for the celebs who like to show off.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The warm walnut tops and brassy legs are a great aesthetic combo.
    — Leah Melby Clinton, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Dec. 2022
  • At this point, the red hair revival is less of a trend and more of a fiery aesthetic standard.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 19 July 2023
  • But this is about my aesthetic and the influence of my stylist.
    — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 7 Jan. 2020
  • The oversized hood gives the puffer coat a unique look, keeping with the aesthetic touch that makes the puffer coat stand out.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Her lips and skin were also kept dewy to match the overall aesthetic.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2018
  • Plants bring life to any room of the house and can help to create an airy, peaceful aesthetic.
    — Maya McDowell, House Beautiful, 12 Feb. 2019
  • Bring this aesthetic to your office space for a homey refuge that feels just right.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • But there’s an aesthetic component to the choice as well.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The latest style to take off has been labeled the coastal cowgirl aesthetic.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 22 Apr. 2023
  • What are the key components of the soccer girl aesthetic?
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, 14 June 2019
  • But that game came with a lot of aesthetic changes that enabled its success.
    — Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2021
  • The aesthetic is euro chic, with a hint of white-collar prison cell.
    — Ellen McCarthy, ajc, 8 May 2018
  • Baylor said that some of the artwork at the studio isn't his style or aesthetic.
    — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Plus, today there are a slew of tub styles to suit your design aesthetic.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2022
  • In your own words, what are some of the signatures in your design aesthetic?
    — Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Go for a flirtier aesthetic with this cut-out top or this dreamy lace tank.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022
  • The chairs, bench and table evoke a baroque-meets-art nouvelle aesthetic.
    — Damon Johnstun, oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2023
  • At least that's how the band's Facebook bio sums up their aesthetic.
    — Ed Masley, azcentral, 1 Jan. 2020
  • So, the scalp serves both a functional purpose as well as an aesthetic one.
    — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 17 Dec. 2020
  • In other words, there's no shortage of items to suit your child's style and room aesthetic.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2022
  • That’s great for the aesthetic of my bathroom and for easing my eco-conscious mind.
    — Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2016
  • The song’s music video laid out the band’s aesthetic and attitude.
    — Ben Sisario, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
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aesthetic

2 of 2 noun
  • Aesthetics is an important part of Greek philosophy.
  • To give you a good idea for the feel of the aesthetic, tone, and sound of the show.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The whole aesthetic of the book is more gossipy than that.
    — refinery29.com, 9 July 2018
  • Plus, the thorns add a pinch of the punk aesthetic that the duo is highly known for.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 13 Jan. 2022
  • All three wore bathrobes in a nod to the aesthetics of Zoom.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2020
  • Think about your kitchen and your aesthetic as a whole to find one that fits in.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Being a slave to the aesthetic is a prison of your own making.
    — Maggie Lange, Bon Appetit, 19 Sep. 2017
  • But the modern ideas and aesthetic of the movement lived on.
    — National Geographic, 15 Oct. 2019
  • On the hunt for a timeless throw that will match any aesthetic?
    — Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
  • But for the most part Wan sticks to the video-game aesthetic of his first film.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The coffee, the aesthetic of the store, the menu will all be similar.
    — oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Leave the head and tail on, for flavor as well as aesthetics.
    — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • For aesthetics, there is stitching on the front and rear seats.
    — G. Chambers Williams Iii, star-telegram, 10 Feb. 2018
  • Click through the slides to see how much her aesthetic has transformed.
    — Teryn Payne, Teen Vogue, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Hers with other artists of the time was based in a Black aesthetic.
    — Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Of course, the three concepts are about more than just aesthetics.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2018
  • Where did the idea for the aesthetic of Rollerdrome come from?
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Some scorn the aesthetic as that of a giant mausoleum: bleak and cold.
    — Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The sleek aesthetic might even convince the most anti-loungewear types to want to try a pair too.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2021
  • Some grooms want to march to the beat of their own drum circle and embrace the hippie aesthetic.
    — Devorah Blachor, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Tell me about an important part of the aesthetic of your work.
    — Juliana Feliciano Reyes, Philly.com, 4 June 2018
  • Start with a metal that reflects the overall aesthetic of the room.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2021
  • The trouble is, big wheels might look good, but that aesthetic comes with a cost.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2022
  • The home’s double front doors are flanked by barn doors in keeping with the aesthetic.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
  • The marble tile floor and crisp white palette add to the soothing aesthetic.
    — Sunset Magazine, 11 July 2022
  • Click on any of the pages that don't align with your new aesthetic, and send them to your app library.
    — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Overall, the aesthetic is light and airy, with accents of earth tones and navy.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2022
  • The singer added to the goth glam aesthetic with sultry eye makeup and bright red lipstick.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2023
  • And the design aesthetic is studio-to-street that goes beyond the mat.
    — CNN Underscored, 19 Dec. 2020
  • But how does the culture that young people grow up in shape their aesthetics?
    — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2020

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