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mystique

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Definition of mystique

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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 There’s none of the sultriness of contrast played up by Gérôme for mystique, and also no timeless air. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 There are also those invested in the lore and mystique, especially of the fortresses and palaces said to have inspired books and movies. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 In fact, the lack of online presence only adds another layer of mystique. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Regardless of the reason for their big-ticket price tag, many of these gobstopper-sized rings worn by the world’s most famous women have become immortalized in pop culture, thanks to the mystique surrounding their ultra-valuable stones. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mystique

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An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth captures the Old World charm of a European alpine village with its wooden Bavarian architecture, German food like brats and schnitzel, and even its own Oktoberfest.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Dix was a baseball prodigy too cocky and flashy for his own good who now coasts through life on his long-ago heroics coupled with charm and an undeserved diet of luck.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Now Belafonte is holding Carson’s microphone himself, exuding gravitas and glamour.

— Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

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Its distinct warm, smoky, and toasted aromas, resulting from the roasting process, offer a unique flavor profile with less bitterness.

— Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Some residents expressed concerns about pollution, the traffic congestion, the dangers of errant drivers around kids and the lingering aroma of frying food.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of aroma

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This recipe calls for vanilla pudding mix, but white chocolate or cheesecake flavors also work well.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Whipped up in only 20 minutes, it’s packed with flavor from goat cheese, walnuts, prosciutto, green apple, and loads of garlic.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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