as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
even as a child, she had an unmistakable duende that attracted the attention of passersby
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Recent Examples of duende
Bad Bunny isn’t interested in ‘clarifying anything’ to fans
Sept. 12, 2023
My own mom and sister, two people who are of sound and rational mind, used to be genuinely concerned that duendes were stealing our laundry.
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Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In some of its most memorable reporting, former host Maria Celeste Arrarás and the team of reporters shared stories of duendes lurking in trees in Central America, brujas voladoras captured on camera by a shaky camcorder, and UFO or alien sightings.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Charisma, class, and style all have something to do with duende.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
Which means that, for a dancer, duende is not only a mystical inspiration.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Krug is no Orr, because no one can recreate that time, that talent that duende, but the winning rush was of near-No.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
Ronald Reagan brought his California movie-star wattage and conservative duende, and, like that, after a four-year interlude from the Nixonian nadir, the Republican party was seemingly resurrected and would run the table for the next 12 years.
—Michael Paterniti, GQ, 26 June 2018
Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In some of its most memorable reporting, former host Maria Celeste Arrarás and the team of reporters shared stories of duendes lurking in trees in Central America, brujas voladoras captured on camera by a shaky camcorder, and UFO or alien sightings.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Charisma, class, and style all have something to do with duende.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
Which means that, for a dancer, duende is not only a mystical inspiration.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Krug is no Orr, because no one can recreate that time, that talent that duende, but the winning rush was of near-No.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
Ronald Reagan brought his California movie-star wattage and conservative duende, and, like that, after a four-year interlude from the Nixonian nadir, the Republican party was seemingly resurrected and would run the table for the next 12 years.
—Michael Paterniti, GQ, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duende
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their inherently bland nature only contributes to their broad appeal, making tenders the perfect vessel for an infinite number of seasonings and condiments.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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From the coastal charm of Newport Beach, California, to the historic streets of New Bern, North Carolina, local interpretations of SantaCon have sprouted up in dozens of locations.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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No matter your travel style or budget, Avila Beach offers the perfect place to rest, recharge, and revel in the charm of the Central Coast.Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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Endrick became one of the main attractions on Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States in the absence of other big names such as Jude Bellingham and Mbappe, who joined pre-season later than other players due to their nations going deep at the European Championship.Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The timing couldn’t be better considering the Rock Center Christmas tree is up and tourists, domestic and international, have been flooding the area to see the many Midtown holiday attractions.David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Luxury and glamour met cutting-edge style at Keys in West Hollywood for Billboard’s No. 1’s Party celebrating the road to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.Evan Burke, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor channeled rock glamour in an edgy trenchcoat and Rick Owens shoes.Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Cilic rents out his bees, who work their magic for area farmers.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Harry Potter Monopoly edition adds a little more magic to the game.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Murray's Cheese La Dolce Vita $120 Murray's Cheese The scent of endless summer There’s something incredibly evocative about the fragrant, fruity allure of ripe tomatoes in the summer.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Duende.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duende. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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