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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
Golden hardware adds a touch of glamour, while open shelving keeps things functional.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique have become synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her personal life story continues to fascinate and inspire.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Best Heritage Pieces: T. Anthony There’s an iconic photograph showing Marilyn Monroe boarding an airplane, looking ever the portrait of wanderlust glamour.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Bloom suspected, from a distance, that the era of glamour games was already ending.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique have become synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her personal life story continues to fascinate and inspire.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Best Heritage Pieces: T. Anthony There’s an iconic photograph showing Marilyn Monroe boarding an airplane, looking ever the portrait of wanderlust glamour.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Bloom suspected, from a distance, that the era of glamour games was already ending.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Pamela is a self-effacing free spirit whose honesty and abandonment cast a spell on the embittered Wendall.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Similar, long-duration heat was seen in northern Norway and Sweden, and the longevity of this event set it apart from previous periods/spells of hot weather in this region.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's got to be a better system that will see all these appeals through quicker.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite those convictions, Daybell has filed an appeal in Arizona, arguing misconduct and judicial prejudice and is scheduled to appear virtually from Idaho while serving her life terms.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pivotal to the charm of the Algarve’s western coast are the simple pleasures: clifftop walks, buying your fish straight from the boats on the beach, coffee with a custardy pastéis de nata in a shady square.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Don’t worry about perfection here—the slight bumps and unevenness add to the charm.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Set-pieces: a blessing and a curse Barcelona scored 14 goals from corners in La Liga and the Champions League last season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Such an inheritance can in some ways be a curse, according to former Ald.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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As with Mozart, Renoir’s overt effervescence offers a fanciful tour of a charming hell on earth—and tempts viewers with its seductions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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For Wheezy’s seduction to have worked, Felix had to let himself be seduced.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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With Trump, there’s no enchantment outside of the GOP base, so there can’t be so much disenchantment.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here are some of the itineraries that capture the enchantment of these fascinating countries in Northern Europe, each with its distinct personality and culture.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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Amorim took up the theme of only having players who want to be at United, praising Bruno Fernandes for rejecting the financial allure of Al Hilal in May.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Marriott is venturing beyond traditional hotel walls, tapping into the allure of nature.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
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Eventually, Cooper revealed himself to be a serial killer, thus beginning Prater’s fascination with murderers.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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