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also glamor
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the glamour of the fashion industry
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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
Whether paired with heels for dinner or sandals after a day by the water, the collection embodies the relaxed glamour defining Summer 2026.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Long layers, dramatic volume, and effortless glamour made this one of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1960s.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Determined to make a name for herself, Sydney takes a job at a network separate from the glamor of her stepfamily's Glenmont Media Empire.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Ellie Goulding channeled contemporary dark glamour with a soft edge in a look by Matières Fécales for the 2026 Serpentine Summer Party in London on Tuesday night.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for glamour
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Long layers, dramatic volume, and effortless glamour made this one of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1960s.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Determined to make a name for herself, Sydney takes a job at a network separate from the glamor of her stepfamily's Glenmont Media Empire.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Ellie Goulding channeled contemporary dark glamour with a soft edge in a look by Matières Fécales for the 2026 Serpentine Summer Party in London on Tuesday night.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for glamour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
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For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
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First came a federal court settlement requiring 1,200 units to be built (about half are now completed), then a second lawsuit resulted in an order to add 2,500 more, a ruling now under appeal.
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Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.
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Back like Captain America, revived and ready to go after being put on ice for a spell, needed to save the day.
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.
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Morgan and her Judgment Day cronies tried to bribe Danhausen to put curses on their opponents.
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The dust-ups might have driven the Honeywells away from their island paradise, more casualties of the lottery curse.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
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The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop.
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But gratification can be pointed toward the world—the sensory enchantment of everyday life.
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The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
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Back home in the States, the fascination only grew.
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction.
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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