Thesaurus results for MYSTIQUE

mystique

noun

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 And cheap Guinness pours only lubricate the mystique. —

Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Fidel Castro, either wanting to protect his family’s privacy or maintain the mystique of a revolutionary who only had time for his country, never publicly disclosed the family. —

Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 Now a quarter century into a career largely characterized by mystique and a seeming avoidance of the public eye, Atobe has spent the better part of the 2020s slowly opening up, with some bemusement. —

Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026 The accuracy of this detail is completely hazy—much like the show itself—but the intrigue has only added to the mystique. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mystique

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Noun

His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Gold remains the more reliable hedge, and silver has broader appeal, while silver offers a hybrid role with both industrial demand and investment appeal.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026