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also glamourous
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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market
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as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
glamorous Hollywood celebrities whose every move is breathlessly recorded by the media
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Recent Examples of glamorous
Dehumidifiers aren’t glamorous appliances, but dust mites aren’t exactly welcome house guests.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On February 26, the Prince and Princess of Wales made their second joint appearance of the week, following their glamorous outing to the BAFTAs on February 22.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Wood announced last week that the Hornets had jumped into the Football Bowl Subdivision, the upper tier of NCAA Division I football, and what more glamorous way to make an FBS debut than against the most storied team in California?
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The arrival of a wave of glamorous day-tripping journalists who hopped in from France seemed, to the Spanish press censor, to herald a shift in the feeling of the war.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On February 26, the Prince and Princess of Wales made their second joint appearance of the week, following their glamorous outing to the BAFTAs on February 22.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Wood announced last week that the Hornets had jumped into the Football Bowl Subdivision, the upper tier of NCAA Division I football, and what more glamorous way to make an FBS debut than against the most storied team in California?
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The arrival of a wave of glamorous day-tripping journalists who hopped in from France seemed, to the Spanish press censor, to herald a shift in the feeling of the war.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorous
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The wartime setting may skew it towards an older audience, tapping into the boys’ own adventure comics of the ’50s and ’60s with titles like The Victor and The Hotspur, and despite the grimy industrial setting, there are even exotic shades of Sergio Leone’s spaghetti Westerns in its final showdown.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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Venus’ connection to Uranus supports your interest or involvement in an esoteric or exotic community.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s a lot of folks — none of whom are particularly well known or hugely charismatic — taking small slices of the pie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Enrigue is an erudite, charismatic raconteur—the sort who will tell you the most abject story with a wink—and his novel distills a byzantine swirl of historical events through the lives of a handful of very colorful characters.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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The elegant square neckline paired with the drop Basque waist creates a romantic silhouette.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Unrequited romantic feelings activate major cringe as Venus and Saturn align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Adding flower beds filled with water-loving plants such as daylilies, blue flag irises, and button bushes is an attractive solution for soggy areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Key themes in her work include environmental catastrophe, belief, and the strange and unsettling aspects of human life.—
Joy Williams,
The Dial,
3 Mar. 2026
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Foremost among them was his strange work schedule.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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His patience as a runner is the most appealing characteristic, a style that could finally marry the solid blocking metrics with results.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Public-private partnerships are increasingly appealing to investors.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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That’s a real paint-stripper of a voice, an acidic sort of vocal that’s just marvelous.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Portside Wood Potting Station Get your green thumb to work with this charming wood potting station that keeps all your planting essentials tidy and in reach.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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After the Mexican military killed an infamous drug lord, a charming town in Jalisco state was engulfed in 24 hours of terror.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorous. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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