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also glamourous
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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market
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as in charismatic
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
Next to The Dune is the Florentin Bar, a glamorous space with a central bar lit up like a stage, the perfect setting for a nightcap.
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Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
As the site of some of the most glamorous events of the past 95 years, the Pierre is such stuff that New York City dreams are made of.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor and son of pop icon Cher married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, in a glamorous Hollywood ceremony earlier this month, according to People magazine.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Apparently to stand out as a glamorous immigrant, the woman born Hillary Hayward-Thomas often used a quirky Spanish accent in interviews and boasted about her family’s Spanish background.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
As the site of some of the most glamorous events of the past 95 years, the Pierre is such stuff that New York City dreams are made of.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
The actor and son of pop icon Cher married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, in a glamorous Hollywood ceremony earlier this month, according to People magazine.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Apparently to stand out as a glamorous immigrant, the woman born Hillary Hayward-Thomas often used a quirky Spanish accent in interviews and boasted about her family’s Spanish background.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorous
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Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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His role is pivotal as a heroic and charismatic young man who inspires his friends to use their powers for more than just their own amusement.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dresses with empire silhouettes—that is, a high waist directly under the bust and a softly falling skirt that creates a romantic, almost fairytale-like drape—have become especially popular in the bridal market as a result.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Streisand, who played the neurotic, political firebrand Katie Morosky opposite Redford's WASPy Hubbell Gardiner in the 1973 romantic drama, performed a song and delivered a speech honoring him during the Oscars' In Memoriam segment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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What Jack doesn’t bet on is the re-emergence of Wendy’s toxic ex-boyfriend Chuck (Cory Michael Smith), a small-time pilot who isn’t made any less attractive for the fact that his life is in shambles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite those attractive traits, UPFs have been linked to cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and even low muscle mass.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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One thing was clear from the beginning — these strange objects were common.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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It was written by Nicki Cortese and follows a man (Goggins) who wakes up in a strange house covered in blood and comes to realize his true identity while fighting off contract killers from his past, which includes everyone from his exes to his best friend.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fences are cool and all, but wouldn’t a green shrub with lovely-smelling flowers be more appealing?—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the feature is playful and visually appealing, the chatbot’s responses may still require human verification.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Buckley is having a marvelous Mother's Day.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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So that was absolutely marvelous.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Built around a natural mineral spring, tourists have been flocking to this charming retreat for years.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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His charming Indiana State team – led by the bespectacled and beloved cult hero Robbie Avila, better known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar – won 28 games in the regular-season, and the Missouri Valley crown.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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