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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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
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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
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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
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As far as the lofty cost of PTA, the comp that justifies the spend boils down to the marquee appeal of DiCaprio.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Any appeal is expected to be rejected by the court.Bruno Nota, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Zendaya wasn't the only one to fall for the charm of thick bangs.Michel Mejía, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2025
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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
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There has never been a busier time or more information available than right now, which is both a blessing and a curse.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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The delivery app market — dominated by DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub — seems to be a blessing and a curse for restaurant operators.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Highly selective gifts for everyone on your list Shop Guest Edit Jennifer Zuccarini’s Favorite Things The founder of Fleur du Mal lingerie and fashion believes in sophisticated seduction and provocative wit.airmail.news, airmail.news, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even worse, his seduction involves telling the truth (though sometimes with unforeseen consequences).Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Sip this citrusy creation and let the ground cardamom and cinnamon add just the right touch of enchantment.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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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
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The allure of her newfound status and authority becomes a troublesome prism through which to view an unjust world.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But his time spent in this chic Owings Mills neighborhood adds to the allure of the on-the-market home adjacent to Caves Valley Golf Club.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Spoerri’s Crap Chancellery showcases two piles of poop on pedestals that foreshadow today’s emoji fascination.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Much of Malibu had come to hold a lurid, TMZ-style fascination.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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