1
: an air or attitude of mystery (see mystery entry 1 sense 1) and reverence developing around something or someone
the legendary singer's mystique
the mystique of the liturgy
2
: the special esoteric skill essential in a calling or activity
the mystique of yoga
the mystique of hang gliding
Examples of mystique in a Sentence
There's a certain mystique to people who fight fires.
No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique.
the mystique of mountain climbing
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Her untimely death only cemented her mystique — a fact of celebrity culture that Fudge understands well.
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Just like Gill and Melo’s stories, the encounter left O’Neal marveling at Wonder’s seemingly impossible awareness—proving once again that his mystique extends far beyond his music.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Often referred to as a Hollywood enfant terrible for his challenging working style and nonlinear career path, Kilmer leaned into that mystique — turning it into a form of differentiation.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Just like Gill and Melo’s stories, the encounter left O’Neal marveling at Wonder’s seemingly impossible awareness—proving once again that his mystique extends far beyond his music.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Often referred to as a Hollywood enfant terrible for his challenging working style and nonlinear career path, Kilmer leaned into that mystique — turning it into a form of differentiation.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystique. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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mystique
noun
mys·tique
mis-ˈtēk 
: an attitude of mystery and respect developing around something or someone
the mystique of mountain climbing
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