duende

noun

dü-ˈen-(ˌ)dā How to pronounce duende (audio)
Definition of duendenext
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction even as a child, she had an unmistakable duende that attracted the attention of passersby

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Recent Examples of duende That involved the special forces paying due heed to Indigenous cosmology which suggested a malign shapeshifting being known as a duende was conspiring to hide the children from their would-be rescuers. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025 In some of its most memorable reporting, former host Maria Celeste Arrarás and the team of reporters shared stories of duendes lurking in trees in Central America, brujas voladoras captured on camera by a shaky camcorder, and UFO or alien sightings. — Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023 Charisma, class, and style all have something to do with duende. — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021 Which means that, for a dancer, duende is not only a mystical inspiration. — Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019 Krug is no Orr, because no one can recreate that time, that talent that duende, but the winning rush was of near-No. — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duende
  1. appeal
  2. charm
  3. fascination
  4. attractiveness
  5. sweetness
  6. attraction
  7. glamour
  8. magic
Noun
  • Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ives, a long-time champion of the AI trade, said those appeals shouldn’t worry investors looking at the sector’s long-term viability.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Wifi in the rooms would be nice—current Apple computers no longer have broadband plugs—but disconnecting has its charms, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The idea, at first, was to send people off with a special-edition Jibbitz, the snap-on charm Crocs wearers use to personalize their shoes.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • Key leadership reshuffle The black box of China’s elite politics has long been a source of fascination for journalists, scholars and foreign governments alike.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That visceral response reflects a lifelong fascination with music as a physical experience.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • Like an old-school celery soda without the cloying sweetness.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Steelhead trout, a member of the salmon family, was soft with a hint of sweetness and paired beautifully with the green beans and onion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweetness
Noun
  • Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Anya Taylor-Joy reinvented dark glamour with her Dior design on Tuesday, attending the French luxury fashion house’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear show during Paris Fashion Week at Bassin de l’Octogone.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lisa Vanderpump is bringing her signature Vanderpump glamour to Las Vegas for her new limited Bravo series.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • And speaking of Luann being drunk, after the magic, the speech begins.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • One of Bioh’s most telling bits of stage magic here is showing us just how long-lasting such formative role-playing can be.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of magic

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