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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
Kiss were all about mystique — and nobody had more of it than Ace.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Calls to reject the institutional mystique of the Supreme Court in particular have been growing louder across the political spectrum.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Without the mystique and responsibility of their royal roles, they have been reduced to celebrities.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Just as fascinating are Poe’s burial and his reburial 26 years later, an exhumation that adds to his mystique, even if the raw particulars of that reburial do nothing to justify the urban legend of his living entombment.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Calls to reject the institutional mystique of the Supreme Court in particular have been growing louder across the political spectrum.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Without the mystique and responsibility of their royal roles, they have been reduced to celebrities.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Just as fascinating are Poe’s burial and his reburial 26 years later, an exhumation that adds to his mystique, even if the raw particulars of that reburial do nothing to justify the urban legend of his living entombment.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Into this pastoral scene of modern irrigation and baseball training sweeps Walter Matthau, driving a big, old, shambolic convertible, well past its prime but, like its driver, still possessing more than a bit of charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Immortality and doomed romance?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's new romance is continuing to heat up as both the pop star and the former Canadian prime minister appeared to make cheeky references to each other over Halloween weekend.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Brooks Nader Brooks Nader channeled old school glamour in her red gown.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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One exception was best actress co-recipient Kawase Naomi, who appeared bare-shouldered in a dramatic red-and-black gown, a choice perhaps influenced by her many appearances as a director at Cannes, where glamor is a given.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rows of metal shelves display all sorts of treats infused with local flavors – a result of the mixing pot of cultures in Hawaii.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The greens, seasoned to perfection with layers of flavor, are a nod to heritage and the comfort of soul food.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite Olsen’s custom Miu Miu look evoking a red-carpet-ready aura, the ruffled motif of the sleeves harkened back to the Italian brand’s most recent collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Per AccuWeather, experts also recommend that aura-watchers allow their eyes at least 15 minutes to adjust to the darkness and avoid looking at bright light sources, such as the moon or phone screens.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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