halo effect
noun
: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality
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Psychologists refer to this as the halo effect.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The fact that the halo effect provided by the festival was enough for Hollywood to haul itself out to the south of France meant something.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 May 2026
The popularity of jacquard denim is having a halo effect on other trends, including garments with bold textures.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Basking in the glow of Team USA’s gold medal halo effect, the NHL’s annual two-month stretch of nerve-shredding action gets underway on the heels of a season of big ratings gains.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The fact that the halo effect provided by the festival was enough for Hollywood to haul itself out to the south of France meant something.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 May 2026
The popularity of jacquard denim is having a halo effect on other trends, including garments with bold textures.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Basking in the glow of Team USA’s gold medal halo effect, the NHL’s annual two-month stretch of nerve-shredding action gets underway on the heels of a season of big ratings gains.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Halo effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halo%20effect. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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