as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
even as a child, she had an unmistakable duende that attracted the attention of passersby
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
The duende is a force not a labor, a struggle not a thought.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
—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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The duende is a force not a labor, a struggle not a thought.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
—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
Noun
-
Tiananmen Mothers issued an annual appeal for justice ahead of this year's anniversary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
-
The attorney general's office is committed to defending these convictions through the appeals process.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
-
The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
The team anticipating it would occupy our summer baseball fascination is captivating for all the wrong reasons.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
-
The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Decades later, research continues to find that attractiveness influences hiring decisions, salaries, legal outcomes, and perceptions of competence.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
Savvy European governments and businesses should be able to find ways to support the domestic economic interests of Gulf countries, while also demonstrating the attractiveness of investment opportunities on their own continent.—
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
Distilled spirits, such as brandy, are added to these wines to raise the alcohol content as well as the sweetness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
-
The sweetness of the Deborah-Ava relationship eventually became a nice blanket in which Hacks swaddled its viewers, its cozy intent pervading not just the narrative but just about every other aspect of the show.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
-
Aside from serving as the beachy backdrop for an eponymous Netflix drama series, the coastal enclave boasts scenic waterfronts, parks, attractions and historical sites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
-
Opening on July 15, the new attraction will be the organization’s first permanent location.—
Ian Volner,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
The old-school glamour comes with a prime location, steps from Hong Kong’s preeminent business and shopping district.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
Joan Prince Crandall remembers the go-go boots and glamour of the early days — and lots of challenges along the way.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Duende.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duende. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
