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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
Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Calvin Klein metallic gown: $98.99 (Macy's) This Calvin Klein metallic sheath dress at Macy's really shines—bringing an old Hollywood glamour to any spring wedding.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Come for the lingering glamour shots of Keene and Hyland, resplendent in their 1930s finery, stay for the hypnotic overhead shots of the rocky coast off Gull’s Point.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 Apr. 2025
Many brands showcased full gold cases and bracelets that exuded confidence and old-world glamour.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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But despite the glitz and glamour, being a young actor on a kids’ network also came with a unique set of responsibilities.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Calvin Klein metallic gown: $98.99 (Macy's) This Calvin Klein metallic sheath dress at Macy's really shines—bringing an old Hollywood glamour to any spring wedding.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Come for the lingering glamour shots of Keene and Hyland, resplendent in their 1930s finery, stay for the hypnotic overhead shots of the rocky coast off Gull’s Point.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 Apr. 2025
Many brands showcased full gold cases and bracelets that exuded confidence and old-world glamour.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
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His sole Premier League appearance came against Manchester City nearly four years later and his career has included loan spells with Lincoln City, Peterborough United, MK Dons and Rotherham United.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The company's manifesto unabashedly promotes the tool as an aid to cheating and likens its arrival to inventions like calculators, spell checkers, and Google.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The remedies in Google's app store case are currently on hold pending appeal, but that problem is not going away.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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The independent from Vermont and undisputed leader of the American progressive movement raised $11.4 million, while spending only $1.3 million to prime the pump with digital appeals.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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From the bustling city streets of urban centers to the quiet charm of rural communities, the tour will amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, showcasing everything from beloved local traditions to the challenges and triumphs that shape each town’s identity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The collection draws from East Coast tradition and California charm—namely Orange Hill Farm, his new country home in Ojai, California.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Only idealized systems that involve infinity—an infinitely long tape, an infinitely extensive grid of particles, an infinitely divisible space for placing pinballs and rubber ducks—can be truly undecidable.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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And these heroes, slightly idealized but by no means infallible versions of the ones who exist in real hospitals, keep showing up, shift after endless shift, to keep pushing that rock up the hill.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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After turning undead and hiding her bite wound, Mary easily gets permission to re-enter the building, and quickly seduces Stack, before murdering him and infecting him with the vampire curse.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And a deadly curse that turns their reality into a waking nightmare.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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His history is filled with the corrosive effects of fear, the seductions of ambition, the failures of leadership and the tragic unraveling of judgment.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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Venus, your ruling planet, will also harmonize with Mars — celestial ruler of your relationship sector — on April 6, adding a layer of seduction and charisma to your love life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Rosso’s work takes us on a journey by casting a spell of enchantment.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, his narcissistic enchantment with his own beauty and lifestyle is marred by one great fear – aging and loss of his youth.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rest assured that con artists are standing by to exploit gold’s allure.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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