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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Despite all the glamour that makes Cannes such a singular experience, there’s palpable anxiety as the festival gets ready to kick off its 78th edition.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2025
But where Noem’s glamour carries troubling notes of vanity for her critics, Leavitt’s motherhood can be positioned as selfless, traditional, Americana.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025
This cocktail, found at the Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge in New York City, is perfect for adding glamour to a Kentucky Derby viewing party.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Giorgio Armani’s signature glamour is finally heading to the seas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Despite all the glamour that makes Cannes such a singular experience, there’s palpable anxiety as the festival gets ready to kick off its 78th edition.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2025
But where Noem’s glamour carries troubling notes of vanity for her critics, Leavitt’s motherhood can be positioned as selfless, traditional, Americana.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025
This cocktail, found at the Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge in New York City, is perfect for adding glamour to a Kentucky Derby viewing party.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Speaking to Rolling Stone, the teacher, who requested anonymity, said her partner of seven years fell under the spell of ChatGPT in just four or five weeks, first using it to organize his daily schedule but soon regarding it as a trusted companion.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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It's forecast to bring a spell of cooler, damper weather to a region that's in desperate need of rain.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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His appeal to have his police protection reexamined was dismissed on May 2 by Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos and two other judges.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Blah blah blah, some appeal—and her husband is super rich and well connected with lawyers.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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With a blend of national prestige and plenty of local charm, this week’s major in Charlotte is a celebration of the Queen City’s culture and its place in the world of sport.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The move was widely viewed as part of a Chinese charm offensive to capitalize on tensions with the Trump administration.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The ‘Pedestal Problem’ Being idealized to a certain extent can feel validating, especially when a partner admires your kindness, intelligence or other meaningful qualities.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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For more than a decade, cutting down on meat and other animal products has been idealized as a healthier, more ethical way to eat.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2025
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This wasn't the first time one reduced me to spewing curses, just the first time a robot has accused me of impertinence.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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But many are finding that blessing comes with a curse.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Readers understood the necessity of balancing discretion and seduction, subtlety and audacity.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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The Renaissance’s old love language — the naughty puns, the sighs of longing and strategies of seduction, the paeans to the beauty of beloveds masked by fanciful Greek and Latin names — had grown obsolete long before Millay’s time.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Here, the classic elements of a family reunion and Disney’s enchantment merge, creating a magical gathering for all ages.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 Mar. 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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Lean into Dark Wood Tones The light-toned timbers of Scandinavian design are giving way to the allure of darker woods.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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But soft power – and the allure of a project like the Peace Corps – is founded in the power of attraction.—
Thomas J Nisley,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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