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mystique

noun

Definition of mystique

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 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 The weight behind this work is generational, perhaps outside of time, and that intangible mystique is barely scratching the surface of what this brand offers its clientele. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Turning a game of two halves into one of four quarters, pausing a sport that derives much of its power and mystique from a clock that never stops, has been universally unpopular. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mystique

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Noun

The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

The amenities at Coligny Beach Park are one of the main reasons why this particular beach is so popular (beyond its natural charm, of course).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Part of his charm here included playing the stalwart father figure to two terrified kids — someone a child could trust to stick around and keep watch all night when the dinosaurs came chomping.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of charm

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The European Commission said the preloading of Gemini onto Android devices reduced the attractiveness of rival third-party models for the 60% of EU adults who use Android.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
As popularized by streamer Clavicular, the movement approaches attractiveness like an engineering problem.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of attractiveness

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The vampire saved the show from imminent cancelation, prompting a spike in ratings and a new direction away from a moody Jane Eyre-like gothic romance style to outright supernatural (if unintentionally campy) horror.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Dark romances often blend genres and may include hints of dark academia, fairytale or fantasy.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of romance

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South of Florence, on Tuscany’s Monte Argentario peninsula, Porto Ercole exudes the same timeless glamour as the Amalfi Coast but on a much smaller scale—and sans swells of cruise ship crowds.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux bring a worldly polish to the lakefront, layering diplomacy, design and old European glamour onto the scenery.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of glamour

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Many homeowners place sprigs of eucalyptus in the shower or in vases where the rich, invigorating aroma of eucalyptus can be enjoyed in its fullest.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Cook, stirring often, until butter is lightly browned and has a nutty aroma, 3 to 5 minutes.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

Do not keep potatoes in the refrigerator; the cold can convert their starches to sugars, altering the flavor.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of flavor

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The aura of the arena, the cheers from her friends and family.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).

— Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

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