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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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2
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
Bergdorf Goodman has unveiled its 2025 holiday campaign, The Bergdorf Soirée, an ode to New York’s one-of-a-kind glamour during the holiday season.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Pat McGrath is so etched in my soul, my heart, and my vision for what is considered beauty and glamour.
—Tracee Ellis Ross, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
From stages to red carpets, this past week gave us a front-row seat to the glamour, excitement, and unforgettable style that continues to shape the culture.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Grit and glamour in equal measure.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Pat McGrath is so etched in my soul, my heart, and my vision for what is considered beauty and glamour.
—Tracee Ellis Ross, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
From stages to red carpets, this past week gave us a front-row seat to the glamour, excitement, and unforgettable style that continues to shape the culture.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Grit and glamour in equal measure.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Owing to its appeal and acclaim, Pinjar was translated into eight other Indian and foreign languages, including English.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, for executives under pressure to boost productivity at lower costs—and especially for those with a penchant for cutting—the appeal of flattening the hierarchy is obvious.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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There were improvements in players like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, the development of Joao Gomes and Maximilian Kilman, and the best spells in the Wolves careers of both Pedro Neto and Hwang Hee-chan.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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With their wives away for a spell, the husbands swiftly unraveled at home.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Her goal helped the club secure its first berth in the NWSL playoffs, snapping a ninth-place curse that had haunted the team since its debut in 2021.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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So begins a rollicking tale of superstition, a family curse and second chances.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Into this pastoral scene of modern irrigation and baseball training sweeps Walter Matthau, driving a big, old, shambolic convertible, well past its prime but, like its driver, still possessing more than a bit of charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Step outside, and the enchantment continues.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Taurus There is enchantment and positivity in the air, urging you to use your power to help others.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But one trial in Maidstone, Kent, in 1652 stands out for its scale and public fascination.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Always a source of off-year political fascination, the New York mayor’s race has nonetheless attracted a huge amount of national and global attention.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Comcast officials blamed the lower attendance at the Orlando parks in part on a lack of new attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in anticipation of the Epic Universe grand opening.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The attraction sends guests 200 feet in the air at speeds up to 73 mph.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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