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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
Ultra-clean and stark, the effect is, in McGrath’s words, a futuristic take on the glamour of black and white photography.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 7 July 2025
The night celebrated music that bears both glamour and grit because of the raw, cracking power and harmonic warmth of rock and roll's roots in country, folk, jump blues and rockabilly music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lauren Sánchez was channeling old Hollywood glamour on the morning of her wedding day in Venice, on Friday.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The pair looked like the epitome of Hollywood glamour and walked the red carpet for the premiere of the rapper's film, Highest 2 Lowest, at Cannes on May 19.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 7 July 2025
The night celebrated music that bears both glamour and grit because of the raw, cracking power and harmonic warmth of rock and roll's roots in country, folk, jump blues and rockabilly music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lauren Sánchez was channeling old Hollywood glamour on the morning of her wedding day in Venice, on Friday.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The pair looked like the epitome of Hollywood glamour and walked the red carpet for the premiere of the rapper's film, Highest 2 Lowest, at Cannes on May 19.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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This is what Jesse, Scott, Jax Taylor, and all the rest of the people who are about to fall under the spell of a man who sports an unironic goatee fail to understand.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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And the record-breaking hot spell is going to continue.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Many Saudis are staying local as costs rise — real estate, education, and transport prices are all up, with rents seeing the sharpest jump at nearly 10% year-on-year — not because Egypt’s coast lost its appeal.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Lily Hall and Celestine Bed & Breakfast both deliver boutique charm and thoughtful extras.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Melania Trump wore a charm bracelet gifted by a family in the wake of the Texas floods.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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The song breaks Booth's life-defining generational curse.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Like so many of the film’s details, this seemingly innocent game indicates that the young women realize there’s an element of seduction at play, with some more aware than others of the qualities (besides singing talent) that Mácha is looking for.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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The camera, a fly, roves, ending up in corners, lodging itself amid scenes of card-playing, seductions, wisecracking, and listlessness.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 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
Noun
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But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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