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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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique have become synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her personal life story continues to fascinate and inspire.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Best Heritage Pieces: T. Anthony There’s an iconic photograph showing Marilyn Monroe boarding an airplane, looking ever the portrait of wanderlust glamour.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Bloom suspected, from a distance, that the era of glamour games was already ending.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Golden hardware adds a touch of glamour, while open shelving keeps things functional.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique have become synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her personal life story continues to fascinate and inspire.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Best Heritage Pieces: T. Anthony There’s an iconic photograph showing Marilyn Monroe boarding an airplane, looking ever the portrait of wanderlust glamour.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Bloom suspected, from a distance, that the era of glamour games was already ending.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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When Wednesday asks how to make the tears stop, Morticia forces her to give up Goody’s book of spells.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the end, Thing lets Morticia take Goody’s book of spells.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's got to be a better system that will see all these appeals through quicker.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite those convictions, Daybell has filed an appeal in Arizona, arguing misconduct and judicial prejudice and is scheduled to appear virtually from Idaho while serving her life terms.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pivotal to the charm of the Algarve’s western coast are the simple pleasures: clifftop walks, buying your fish straight from the boats on the beach, coffee with a custardy pastéis de nata in a shady square.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The cosmic flow at this time typically represents an opportunity to impress people publicly or even charm authority figures.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But with Jupiter squaring Saturn and Neptune around this time, be wary of idealizing your daily routine or overbooking your energy.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Rumors of a Satanic curse on the event skittered around the Haight, so early on the morning of the 14th, Ginsberg, Snyder, and Alan Watts conducted a pradakshina, a Buddhist purification rite.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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As those points attest, emotional wording can be a blessing and a curse.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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As with Mozart, Renoir’s overt effervescence offers a fanciful tour of a charming hell on earth—and tempts viewers with its seductions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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For Wheezy’s seduction to have worked, Felix had to let himself be seduced.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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Here are some of the itineraries that capture the enchantment of these fascinating countries in Northern Europe, each with its distinct personality and culture.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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The warmer, wetter weather of summer usually makes these months the off-season for travel to the Isla del Encanto—the island of enchantment, as Puerto Rico is called—but this summer, all signs hotels are reaching record levels of occupancy.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Amorim took up the theme of only having players who want to be at United, praising Bruno Fernandes for rejecting the financial allure of Al Hilal in May.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Marriott is venturing beyond traditional hotel walls, tapping into the allure of nature.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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