1
as in allurement
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2
as in fascination
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguilement
Noun
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Catch up quick: Launched in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane, the league aims to ride America's wave of fascination in the global sport.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025 -
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Exploring a spiritual fascination?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wang’s guest tried to put him at ease with a bit of flattery.—
Brian Nishii Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that seems to be what Ariana Grande thinks about Kelly Ripa's impersonation of her.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, however, Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with its whimsical magic and fantastical elements, is an unlikely fit for Soviet children’s literature, which favored themes of hard work and collective struggle over wish fulfillment and enchantment.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes Goodman seems a little too audibly aware of the enchantment of her formula.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If nothing else, this little term of endearment doesn't really seem exactly, well, endearing.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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End the card with a closing term of endearment that fits the status of you and your Valentine’s relationship.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, viewers need some enlightenment as to what's going on.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The new setting also gives us plenty of rich themes to explore — like embarrassing Westerners who travel to Asia seeking spiritual enlightenment — and beautiful scenery to look at.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
Noun
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Seconds later, Flyers defenceman Nick Seeler raised his head in disbelief.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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One clip of the shot, which received over half a million views in just one day and was posted by Overtime, showed crowds reacting in disbelief as Curry returned to the tunnel.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Beguilement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguilement. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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