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also glamor
1
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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Recent Examples of glamour
Giorgio Armani’s signature glamour is finally heading to the seas.
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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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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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Goalkeeper Begovic returned to Everton last summer, having had a stint with the club between 2021 and 2023 and making 10 appearances across both spells.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Not in the books or in the spells that characters cast.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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The initiative aims to boost Japan Inc.’s appeal to both foreign and domestic investors.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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But in laymen's terms, given the huge number of emergency appeals about Trump administration policies, this could really screw up justices' summer.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
15 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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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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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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But any semblance of real whimsy and enchantment (let alone profits) went down the rabbit hole with Tim Burton, who stepped down from director to producer for this diminished sequel.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 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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While a spacious couch has its allure, a modular sofa can transform into the sectional of your dreams, a love seat and matching chair set, or a three-seater sofa—all in a matter of minutes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2025
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But the series’s fascination with the prosperity doctrine and its detrimental consequences often felt secondary to a broader affection for its characters.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside Online,
4 May 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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