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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
The long central island’s polished quartz surface lights up from within, giving the kitchen a touch of soft glamour, and an adjoining area can be utilized as a lounge or casual dining space.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Based in Manhattan, Tonight was a transition from popular variety programs like The Ed Sullivan Show to something hipper — a way for viewers around the country to soak up a bit of show-business glamour at the end of the day.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Distinguish glamour from genuine substance as Venus moves through Libra.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Lopez, her singing splendid and her dancing good enough, oozes movie-star glamour, gloriously larger than life in Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella’s dazzling costumes.
—Moira MacDonald, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Based in Manhattan, Tonight was a transition from popular variety programs like The Ed Sullivan Show to something hipper — a way for viewers around the country to soak up a bit of show-business glamour at the end of the day.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Distinguish glamour from genuine substance as Venus moves through Libra.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Lopez, her singing splendid and her dancing good enough, oozes movie-star glamour, gloriously larger than life in Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella’s dazzling costumes.
—Moira MacDonald, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Instead of croquet games or slam books, the four teen girls of The Craft use spells to help get through their adolescent angst.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Can Joan save the spell’s unwilling host from irreversible damage?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The result of his appeal was one the Lions expected.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next There would seem to be little hope for a more civil political discourse, despite the soul-searching and appeals on both sides, especially in the run-up to next year’s midterms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adidas Tokyo sneakers blend vintage charm with modern comfort.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The British royal family member accessorized her look with gold earrings by English designer Daniella Draper — donning a pair of mini hoops with shamrock charms in gold, further augmenting the fall shades of her ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Machine is both an old idea and a modern curse.—
Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Basically, to find this seduction.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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If last season at Tom Ford was about seduction, spring-summer 2026 is about desire.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The mountains glowed with golden light, evoking a sense of enchantment and possibility.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fast-forward a century, and Kingcombe now sits on more than 11 acres of pure enchantment.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that seems unlikely to dim its allure in Hollywood.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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