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also glamor
1
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the glamour of the fashion industry
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2
as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
the children were so preternaturally well-behaved that they must have been under the power of a glamour of some sort
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Recent Examples of glamour
But the sequin dress is easy-to-digest glamour.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Naturally, then, A-listers leaned into old Hollywood glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
But beneath the glamour and aesthetics, something deeper is keeping you awake past midnight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Sorceresses, with their bewitching glamours and their constant meddling in affairs of state, are pariahs of a different kind.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Naturally, then, A-listers leaned into old Hollywood glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
But beneath the glamour and aesthetics, something deeper is keeping you awake past midnight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Sorceresses, with their bewitching glamours and their constant meddling in affairs of state, are pariahs of a different kind.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glamour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There were improvements in players like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, the development of Joao Gomes and Maximilian Kilman, and the best spells in the Wolves careers of both Pedro Neto and Hwang Hee-chan.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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With their wives away for a spell, the husbands swiftly unraveled at home.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her goal helped the club secure its first berth in the NWSL playoffs, snapping a ninth-place curse that had haunted the team since its debut in 2021.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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So begins a rollicking tale of superstition, a family curse and second chances.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Into this pastoral scene of modern irrigation and baseball training sweeps Walter Matthau, driving a big, old, shambolic convertible, well past its prime but, like its driver, still possessing more than a bit of charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Step outside, and the enchantment continues.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Taurus There is enchantment and positivity in the air, urging you to use your power to help others.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But one trial in Maidstone, Kent, in 1652 stands out for its scale and public fascination.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Always a source of off-year political fascination, the New York mayor’s race has nonetheless attracted a huge amount of national and global attention.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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