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also glamor
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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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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the glamour of the fashion industry
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as in to glamourize
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
a movie that does its best to glamour up the field of archaeology
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Recent Examples of glamour
Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025
Some come to dinner in dress that’s themed to their rooms, others in midcentury glamour.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Bring that glamour and talent-forward energy, but shift the outdated narratives.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 May 2025
But even with the glamour of celebrity, making a living was a constant challenge.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Noun
For all the glamour that Hollywood projects bring, Reid is clear on the real benefit of adaptations.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025
Some come to dinner in dress that’s themed to their rooms, others in midcentury glamour.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Bring that glamour and talent-forward energy, but shift the outdated narratives.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 May 2025
But even with the glamour of celebrity, making a living was a constant challenge.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Some only appear when visitors cast spells with interactive wands, like the mischievous spitting grindylow in the fountain by the Battle at the Ministry entrance or the mysterious demiguise in a window near Bar Moonshine.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Players explore the environment using a slew of weapons and magic spells in hidden dungeons, caves, catacombs and more.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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While millennials fondly remember the film from childhood, new audiences are beginning to discover its charm.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Historic Haven New Haven, home to Yale University, offers a blend of historic charm and progressive energy.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This square can bring spiritual delusions or idealized dreams that need refining.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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While teaching girls independence, education, and leadership is vital, idealizing a solo life is not ideal for individuals or society.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Christopher Walken stars as a school teacher who comes out of a coma with a gift that feels more like a terrifying curse.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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While Rory McIlroy finally broke his 11-year curse to claim the green jacket, Bradley struggled, missing the cut with a 3-over-par.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Viewers eager for strategy and a touch of seduction will find everything waiting when Scandal lands back on Netflix on June 17.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Especially in the language, there’s a lot of seduction in the lyrics.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The night sky will be putting on a dazzling display next week as May's Flower Moon rises, giving spring a touch of cosmic enchantment.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Alyssa Wentzel, an undergraduate at the University of Delaware who joined Dr. Wozniak aboard Alvin, described the enchantment of sinking into the darkness of the ocean depths on the 70-minute journey to the seafloor.—
Maya Wei-Haas,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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There are also those towns, like Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, that overlook the ocean, adding an additional layer of allure to the scenery.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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The allure of fake health information Fake health information can take many forms.—
Angshuman K. Kashyap,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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