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also glamor
1
as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
the children were so preternaturally well-behaved that they must have been under the power of a glamour of some sort
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the glamour of the fashion industry
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Recent Examples of glamour
Lainey Wilson married her signature country core style with dark glamour inspiration for her SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series performance on Monday in Los Angeles.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
When blotted onto the lips with a finger, the lipstick takes on a diffused look that signals unfussy glamour at any age.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
From beach to chic with a Mi Bolsa London Raffia Bag
This Cotswolds Raffia bag (£179) from Mi Bolsa London captures the art of carefree glamour.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
When blotted onto the lips with a finger, the lipstick takes on a diffused look that signals unfussy glamour at any age.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
From beach to chic with a Mi Bolsa London Raffia Bag
This Cotswolds Raffia bag (£179) from Mi Bolsa London captures the art of carefree glamour.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
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Pamela is a self-effacing free spirit whose honesty and abandonment cast a spell on the embittered Wendall.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Similar, long-duration heat was seen in northern Norway and Sweden, and the longevity of this event set it apart from previous periods/spells of hot weather in this region.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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The gig is demanding, but steady, which helps explain its appeal to musicians who have already reached the top.—
Chris Almeida,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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For leaders wary of appearing cold or detached, the appeal is undeniable.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dool has noted a growing demand for items like bag charms, sporty footwear, and graphic tees.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Each one promises over-the-top scents, quirky surprises inside, including toys, charms, messages and jewelry, and a dose of humor for anyone who wants to liven up their soak.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Set-pieces: a blessing and a curse Barcelona scored 14 goals from corners in La Liga and the Champions League last season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Such an inheritance can in some ways be a curse, according to former Ald.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The seduction of cognitive automation helps explain a worrying pattern: AI tools can boost the productivity of experts but may also actively mislead novices in expertise-heavy fields such as legal services.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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Back in Barcelona, Eva embarks on a new life, single and open to the game of seduction and romance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Trump, there’s no enchantment outside of the GOP base, so there can’t be so much disenchantment.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here are some of the itineraries that capture the enchantment of these fascinating countries in Northern Europe, each with its distinct personality and culture.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Amorim took up the theme of only having players who want to be at United, praising Bruno Fernandes for rejecting the financial allure of Al Hilal in May.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Marriott is venturing beyond traditional hotel walls, tapping into the allure of nature.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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From his earliest age, Sill, who studied marine biology at UCLA, had a fascination with the ocean.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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Yet there’s a particular fascination with her as the girlfriend of one of the country’s most popular and embattled rappers that can overshadow her substantial body of work.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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