variants
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the glamour of the fashion industry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glamour
The nominee, Hollywood glamour personified, stood out for several reasons, not least of which being her sky-high ponytail with enough volume to dwarf her entire head—the latest of several eye-catching hairstyles.
—
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Awards season is all about bringing the glamour of the movies into the real world, but for Anora, the Golden Globes were an instance of life imitating art a little too well.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
On the runways, the in-your-face look has come in many flavors: Louis Vuitton and Chanel bring the glamour with carryalls dripping in rhinestones and sequins, while Gucci delivers a silver purse festooned with tiny circular disks all over.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The colorful venue brings the glamour of award-winning chef Björn Frantzén’s refined Nordic cuisine to Dubai’s golden city.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for glamour 
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Awards season is all about bringing the glamour of the movies into the real world, but for Anora, the Golden Globes were an instance of life imitating art a little too well.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
On the runways, the in-your-face look has come in many flavors: Louis Vuitton and Chanel bring the glamour with carryalls dripping in rhinestones and sequins, while Gucci delivers a silver purse festooned with tiny circular disks all over.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The colorful venue brings the glamour of award-winning chef Björn Frantzén’s refined Nordic cuisine to Dubai’s golden city.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for glamour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
Noun
-
In that two-year spell with Slegers as head coach, Rosengard won back-to-back league titles.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Threat level: The mini warm spell today and Friday could melt away what little snow cover is left in parts of the Twin Cities, Dettmann said.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
These warm and dry conditions contribute to Miami's appeal as a winter escape, drawing visitors seeking respite from colder climates.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Any appeal is expected to be rejected by the court.—
Bruno Nota,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Zendaya wasn't the only one to fall for the charm of thick bangs.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2025
-
With so much to offer, Umbria tourism is growing, though its unique charms and wide-open countryside remain blissfully uncrowded.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
And anyone who believed in curses was gaining some evidence.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
-
Cubs fan sabotages his own team and extends the most infamous curse in MLB history During Game 6 of the 2003 National League Division vs. the then-Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman reached out and grabbed a ball that could have been caught.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The goal is to understand the seduction of fascism, why so many people fell for Mussolini’s message then, and why so many are falling for a similar message today.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
-
Satan’s seduction of Eve had to define the very idea of what seduction was: an act of irresistible trickery on the part of the seducer; a moral and an intellectual failing on the part of the seduced.—
Merve Emre,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Sip this citrusy creation and let the ground cardamom and cinnamon add just the right touch of enchantment.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
-
This sumptuous adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s internationally renowned novel of love, longing, and culinary enchantment during the Mexican Revolution feels grander and more emotional—but also more thoughtfully engaged with the politics of its era—than the great 1992 film version.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
As humans, we are challenged to resist the allure of convenience and remember what makes relationships — and life itself — meaningful.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
-
New York’s analogous legislation targeted algorithms that recommend content to kids, presumably to reduce the allure of these platforms.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The JFK Files Kennedy's assassination and the government's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing him are the subject of enduring fascination among journalists, politicians and members of the public.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
-
At the heart of Aamir’s delicate porcelain sculptures lies a fascination with how nature constructs something atom by atom or cell by cell.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to glamour
Thesaurus Entries Near glamour
Cite this Entry
“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share