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.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
The duende is a force not a labor, a struggle not a thought.
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Lauren Groff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2024
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
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Alex Zaragoza,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Sep. 2023
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
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Paul Daugherty,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2021
Which means that, for a dancer, duende is not only a mystical inspiration.
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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.
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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
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For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
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First came a federal court settlement requiring 1,200 units to be built (about half are now completed), then a second lawsuit resulted in an order to add 2,500 more, a ruling now under appeal.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
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The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
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Back home in the States, the fascination only grew.
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.
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Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
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Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges.
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The room is engulfing in its mid-century glamour, down to the red carpet and lavishly spaced tables that keep the room quiet and conversations private.
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Despite outward appearances of glamour during festival premieres, award shows, and press tours, their behind-the-scenes realities are much different.
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But there was a unique magic to the '90s after-school appointment TV.
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Martha Stewart, who built her hosting empire through best-selling books, television shows, home goods lines and her magazine Martha Stewart Living, said hosts are scaling back without losing the magic.
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“Duende.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duende. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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