as in appeal
a special quality that makes a person or thing interesting or exciting
There's a certain mystique to mountain climbing. No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique.
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Recent Examples of mystique
That could add to the mystique.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But more than tradition and mystique, what drew the 26-year-old center to Boston was something else Minnesota couldn’t offer: opportunity.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
His oversized tinted sunglasses added an air of mystique.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
That would almost add to the mystique of it.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But more than tradition and mystique, what drew the 26-year-old center to Boston was something else Minnesota couldn’t offer: opportunity.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
His oversized tinted sunglasses added an air of mystique.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
That would almost add to the mystique of it.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mystique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though the routine faced timing challenges, Richter's charm and enthusiasm won over the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As always, Fonda was eager to gush about Redford’s looks, charm and shared interests.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, regardless of its attractiveness, investing in a single stock involves high risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.—
Gregg Kilday,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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What’s fall reading without a little hockey romance?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The movie, which premiered at TIFF, stars Dinklage as store manager Mitch and Kirsten Dunst as Leigh, a Toys ‘R’ Us employee who develops a romance with the fugitive.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not with the return of coffee culture but with a new lineup from a YouTube prankster called PUMP energy which contains six hundred milligrams of caffeine per can, in flavors like Lemonade Ice Nicotine and Strawberry Sports-Betting.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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