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also glamor
1
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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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the glamour of the fashion industry
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Recent Examples of glamour
California was the place of dreams — with its sunny beaches and Hollywood glamour, along with its university system and tech hubs.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
After an extensive renovation, the Hotel Bel Air reopened in 2011 and has been doling out equal amounts of Old Hollywood glamour and present-day LA wellness-culture comfort ever since.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
After an extensive renovation, the Hotel Bel Air reopened in 2011 and has been doling out equal amounts of Old Hollywood glamour and present-day LA wellness-culture comfort ever since.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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That’s hardly unique for this team but rectifying it is imperative; Le Bris’ side were well organised last season but will need to upgrade their ability to withstand long spells of pressure this year.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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In exploring some of the ways that LLMs work and what that brings to business, McKay talked about trust, using the example of early spell check tools evolving into autocorrect, and suggesting that businesses should build up to more extreme disruptions.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The court granted a motion to stay the lower court's order during further appeals, which gives control of the troops to Trump.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Just a short drive inland, Coral Gables showcases its own brand of polished charm.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Etta Avenue Destini Drop Cloth Farmhouse Curtain No room is complete without curtains, according to my mom, and this drop cloth style adds tons of charm.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Because perhaps heartbreak is not only a curse, but also a language.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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His thought that autism is a curse that destroys families IS the tragedy.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
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Buerge explained that this sonic seduction was by design.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Her makeup was peak ’70s seduction—think smokey eyeshadow swept above the crease, lashes that flirted with the camera, and lips glossed to perfection.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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The event, with the theme the Greatest Place on Earth, brought together a network of donors, volunteers,and friends of The Arc of San Diego for an evening of enchantment and a celebration of giving.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Now, families will be able to new memories experiencing the enchantment at home.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 May 2025
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And a big part of the draw was the allure of Miami’s elegant Gusman Center, also known as the Olympia theater.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Inspired by the allure of Euro Summer, the Roberto Cavalli x Skims collection fuses the Italian fashion house’s bold, exotic prints with Skims’ sculpting swimwear designs.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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The dawn of the automobile age, for instance, spurred fascination with machinery, influencing designs like the cabochon spheres that evoke ball bearings in many Cartier pieces of the time.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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The search for extraterrestrial life has long gone back and forth between scientific curiosity, public fascination and outright skepticism.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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