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also glamourous
1
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market
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as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
glamorous Hollywood celebrities whose every move is breathlessly recorded by the media
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Recent Examples of glamorous
Venice has often been seen as the most glamorous and least political of the major film festivals, but in 2025, the movies that made the strongest impact focused on current events, with the ongoing Israeli invasion of Gaza casting a long shadow.
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Crispian Balmer, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Though less glamorous than San Francisco’s startup scene, San Jose may be the ideal test case for government AI.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Vienna’s glamorous Intercontinental Hotel has just been sold to a property developer who plans to tear it down.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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Crispian Balmer, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Though less glamorous than San Francisco’s startup scene, San Jose may be the ideal test case for government AI.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Vienna’s glamorous Intercontinental Hotel has just been sold to a property developer who plans to tear it down.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorous
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But there are also completely unexpected sights, like edible ferns, exotic chilis, and snake beans, which look like string beans but are about twice the length.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Animal Rescue Corps not only saves cats and dogs, but also exotic pets, barnyard animals, wildlife, and even once saved hundreds of mice from a hoarding case.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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They can be used in place of dill leaves or in combination with them for an attractive presentation.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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One of the very attractive features of the amplituhedron, one that was noticed right away by Arkani-Hamed and Trnka, was that these two features, unitarity and locality, are necessary (but not fundamental) consequences that can be derived by using the amplituhedron framework.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the short film, Pitt walks into his picturesque kitchen and heads for the coffeemaker on his counter.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cattle and horses are gone, moved to make room for a residential community called Trinity Estates Phase III in what is a picturesque corner of the city, not far from Benbrook Lake, where the Clear Fork of the Trinity River flows.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another top luxury executive who has spent time with de Meo described him as a product-minded, hands-on developer with a seductive personality, good taste and a penchant for expensive watches.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal and power.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her character also loved wearing colorful hues like orange, according to Mickens, this reflects her actual Caribbean heritage.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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My brother was a poet, classics scholar, and charismatic leader of nerds who blossomed into a handsome surfer and then nosedived into schizophrenia and a life of unfiltered Camel cigarettes, caffeine, and antipsychotics.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Isaac’s charismatic presence holds the tentacles of Nick’s story together.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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So instead of railing against technology, they’re focused on making the physical world as accessible and appealing as possible.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here are the 12 features homebuyers are searching for, and what rooms are most appealing to potentially sell your home fast and boost your property value.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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