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mystique

noun

Definition of mystiquenext
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 A little excitement won’t take away from your natural mystique! — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Over the past six weeks, his humanity broke through the gates of his mystique. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Adding to the film’s mystique is Nolan’s reliance on old-school Hollywood practical effects, such as his use of puppetry, animatronics and robotics in scenes with the Cyclops, as well as a real Viking boat that the actors learned to sail. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Brown doesn’t share much about his personal life with his followers, but that only adds to his mystique. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mystique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
  1. appeal
  2. charm
  3. attractiveness
  4. romance
  5. glamour
  6. aroma
  7. flavor
  8. aura
Noun
  • The visits tend to energize the base ahead of the midterms and may also broaden congressional candidates’ appeal.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In its 35th season, DWTS continues to evolve while retaining the particular mix of spectacle, competition, and camp that gives it a cross-generational appeal.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Set the scene On rugged John’s Island 40 minutes outside of Charleston, Auberge’s Lowcountry debut deftly centers the coastal charm of the South Carolina sea islands—the second most bioactive habitat in the world, after only the Amazon Rainforest.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Despite its grand title—the capital of the USSR—the city of my youth held little charm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • But even there, romance novels can serve as a safe and healthy way for young (and not-so-young) people to explore their own desires.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Founder Brian Pitt has a track record of successful book-to-screen adaptations, having produced both the After franchise — based on Todd’s books — and the Beautiful Disaster franchise, based on the New Adult romance books by Jamie McGuire.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of romance
Noun
  • Mackie was a Southern California native and embraced the idea of Hollywood movie glamour as a young child, inspired by Technicolor musicals.
    — MARK KENNEDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Arca — a nonbinary trans woman who makes uncategorizable music and embodies unquestionable glamour — anchors her divahood in a mutation of body, soul and sound.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of glamour
Noun
  • The barbecue aroma filled the parking lot as the long wait had fans more than ready to watch the Chiefs take the field.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The aroma filled my nostrils, fighting the overpowering perfume of the flowers that lay in a vivid blanket of color around the gaping grave.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of aroma
Noun
  • These infuse the grits with flavor, while broth and heavy cream lend richness.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Those were emptied and the rye whiskey was placed into these casks for eight weeks to soak up new flavors.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavor
Noun
  • Doing so with Olivia Miles, who has captivated so many with her style of play but also her aura off the court, just feels special.
    — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Under the influence of smoldering Scorpio, Venus possesses a magnetic, secretive and complex aura, making everything from our relationships to our investments all the more consuming and intense.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura

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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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