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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
Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
After an extensive renovation, the Hotel Bel Air reopened in 2011 and has been doling out equal amounts of Old Hollywood glamour and present-day LA wellness-culture comfort ever since.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
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Noun
California was the place of dreams — with its sunny beaches and Hollywood glamour, along with its university system and tech hubs.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
After an extensive renovation, the Hotel Bel Air reopened in 2011 and has been doling out equal amounts of Old Hollywood glamour and present-day LA wellness-culture comfort ever since.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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That’s hardly unique for this team but rectifying it is imperative; Le Bris’ side were well organised last season but will need to upgrade their ability to withstand long spells of pressure this year.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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In exploring some of the ways that LLMs work and what that brings to business, McKay talked about trust, using the example of early spell check tools evolving into autocorrect, and suggesting that businesses should build up to more extreme disruptions.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The court granted a motion to stay the lower court's order during further appeals, which gives control of the troops to Trump.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Just a short drive inland, Coral Gables showcases its own brand of polished charm.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Floral Charger $220 Cabana Designed by Cabana and made by heritage Italian porcelain house Ginori 1735, the painterly motif on this plate adds an element of rustic Italian charm to the table.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2025
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This juxtaposition — between a humiliating, critical father and an adoring, idealizing mother — may have fractured Hitler’s developing sense of self.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This square can bring spiritual delusions or idealized dreams that need refining.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Because perhaps heartbreak is not only a curse, but also a language.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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His thought that autism is a curse that destroys families IS the tragedy.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, new technologies continue to flood in, each offering the seduction of speed.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Francis Fox, pedophile, is a smug, deceitful middle school English teacher, practiced in the art of seduction and the rewards and punishment psychology of B.F. Skinner.—
Heather Scott Partington,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The event, with the theme the Greatest Place on Earth, brought together a network of donors, volunteers,and friends of The Arc of San Diego for an evening of enchantment and a celebration of giving.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Now, families will be able to new memories experiencing the enchantment at home.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 May 2025
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The archetype of the Siren is very symbolized by femininity and feminism, and power and allure.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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May all of them continue to give cover to our gently lumbering and vulnerable friends, the allure of whose tusks fed our desires and spelled their doom.—
Anthony R. Cannella,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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