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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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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
For Mas du Parfumeur, Webster channeled the easy glamour of the south of France in the 1960s, partnering with Parisian designer Marthe Simon, recently named one of the country’s emerging talents by Architectural Digest France.
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Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Entering in the show’s second season, Collins redefined television with unapologetic glamor, razor-sharp wit and a level of corporate ambition rarely afforded to female characters at the time.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The Wildcat boot marries a classic silhouette with a touch of Hollywood glamour, the company says.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The 147 rooms, including six spacious junior suites and six master suites, ooze glamour.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Entering in the show’s second season, Collins redefined television with unapologetic glamor, razor-sharp wit and a level of corporate ambition rarely afforded to female characters at the time.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The Wildcat boot marries a classic silhouette with a touch of Hollywood glamour, the company says.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The 147 rooms, including six spacious junior suites and six master suites, ooze glamour.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Still, very few modern pop stars are doing what Mars is doing in making seemingly timeless music with such broad appeal.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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While clinics in Seoul and Dubai emphasize injectables and skin treatments, retreats like The Ranch appeal to celebrities who want a fuller reset — combining exercise, nutrition and recovery in a setting designed to feel removed from daily life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife, but becomes distrustful of the retreat’s enigmatic leader (Weaver) even as Abigail falls under her spell.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Dry spells drive animals out of their usual habitats in search of food and water.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Kenya’s data center market is projected to triple to $805 million by 2031, according to a new report, with the country’s renewable energy mix among the factors boosting its attractiveness.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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As the moon meets Pluto, ultimate creative freedom can be a curse.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Baseball has always been a sport that believes in the occult — in juju and curses and superstitions.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Kolonaki Square is its epicenter, but the construction of the new metro stop there has momentarily killed its charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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In addition to the handbags, the line will also offer ready-to-wear, footwear and bag charms, all of which can be customized.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The flamenco term refers to a type of enchantment delivered through an especially evocative vocal performance.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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With anthropological specificity, Nadar attends to the duality of enchantment and disenchantment accompanying the introduction and adoption of new technologies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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As public fascination with the case has intensified online, so too has criticism over the pace of the investigation.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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And his fascination with Xi hasn’t ebbed.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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