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
Carter has committed to play football at Northern Illinois as a cornerback, adding a layer to Kaneland’s Christmas mystique.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Stunning beaches, incredible resorts, and the undeniable mystique of exclusivity have put the tiny island of Anguilla on the list of Travel + Leisure readers' favorite islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for several years running.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Tucson’s mystique drew me back this year on a journey that revealed more of its magic and how its seeming austerity masks an abundance and way of life that reveals solutions for living well in an increasingly hot world.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
Their blend of research and mysticism infuses the museum and the grounds that surround it with a certain spiritual mystique that may go unnoticed by visitors.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Stunning beaches, incredible resorts, and the undeniable mystique of exclusivity have put the tiny island of Anguilla on the list of Travel + Leisure readers' favorite islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for several years running.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Tucson’s mystique drew me back this year on a journey that revealed more of its magic and how its seeming austerity masks an abundance and way of life that reveals solutions for living well in an increasingly hot world.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
Their blend of research and mysticism infuses the museum and the grounds that surround it with a certain spiritual mystique that may go unnoticed by visitors.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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And downtown Revelstoke still retains mom-and-pop charm and a strongly local ethos, plus loads of local art (don’t miss the art allies).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Modern Equestrian Elegance Meets Bold Textiles Inspired by the timeless charm of the countryside, this look blends rustic equestrian touches with a refined, modern sensibility.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.—
Skip York,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
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In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Dec. 2025
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Together, Halverson’s gritty voice and Forster’s full-bodied vocal capture the tensions between romance and ambition.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
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Old-school New York in style, he was quietly rumored, despite his public romance with a Jewish former Miss America, to be a closeted gay man.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some of my earliest memories are sneaking out of bed to sit at the top of the stairs, desperate to catch a glimpse of the gold and the glamour.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Storing perfume is a classic use for a tray and can add a sense of glamour to your dressing table.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During ripening, pears develop aroma and flavor, convert starches to sugars, and soften from the inside out.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is because ground spices quickly lose their aroma and flavor.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Use clean pruners to cut lemons carefully, since picking too early or too late hurts flavor and future blooms.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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