beguilement

noun

Definition of beguilementnext
1
as in allurement

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2
as in fascination

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguilement
  1. fascination
  2. flattery
  3. enchantment
  4. endearment
  5. adulation
  6. enlightenment
  7. blandishment
  8. disbelief
Noun
  • Carnegie Mellon University English professor Kathy M. Newman said their popularity may just be a part of America’s longtime fascination with unique religious or cultural groups.
    Alicia Park, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beginning with the young Erik Weisz’s (Houdini’s real name) journey to fame and long lasting fascination, the project from The Color Purple and Dopesick producers is set to be written by John Wick Chapter 4 and The Three Musketeers scribes Michael Finch and Alex Litvak.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • Imitation is no longer the most sincere form of flattery.
    Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Some crypto insiders hailed it as a sign that their pressure was working; others dismissed it as pre-election false flattery.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of flattery
Noun
  • Hints and Answers for Game #542 NYT 'Connections' December 3: Hints and Answers for Game #541 'Connections' #544 Hints and Clues for Friday, December 6 Yellow: To keep someone guessing. Green: Casting a magical, but negative, enchantment Blue: Names of toys in a movie starring Woody.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Basically, the book of enchantments is an ancient tome with mysterious origins that is unreadable to almost everyone in Oz.
    Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of enchantment
Noun
  • In a guest spot on the Good Mythical Morning podcast, the couple offered hilarious insight about how the mother of three draws the line regarding terms of endearment.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The community Elder—a term of endearment and respect conferred onto her by her community—hosts experiences centered on Aboriginal art and Dreamtime stories, local history and culture, as well as educational food talks.
    Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of endearment
Noun
  • Dwight basking in the adulation of his band of misfits, all of whom adore him for being so adorable.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, no one is more preoccupied with such star power than Donald Trump himself, who basks in the adulation and approval of luminaries who support him and regularly lashes out at those who don’t.
    Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of adulation
Noun
  • At first blush, that concept of personal fulfillment or enlightenment may seem better suited to the realms of religion or spirituality than personal finance.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
  • But the Clipper mission signifies a dawning era of enlightenment as this region’s subsurface seas snap into sharper focus.
    Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of enlightenment
Noun
  • Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.
    Armond White, National Review, 17 May 2023
  • People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
Definition of blandishment
Noun
  • Neely’s father stared ahead blankly, then looked around the courtroom, in disbelief.
    Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Chargers linebacker Troy Dye squatted down low on the field in disbelief.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of disbelief
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