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a special quality that makes a person or thing interesting or exciting
There's a certain mystique to mountain climbing. No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique.
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Recent Examples of mystique
Anyone familiar with the mystique surrounding the Cologne concert will know about Jarrett’s indignation to find not the requested Bösendorfer Grand Imperial on the stage but an out-of-tune baby grand rehearsal piano with only one functioning pedal.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ahsoka's first season did a lot to expand on the mystique of the Star Wars galaxy and bring back Star Wars Rebels players in surprising ways.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Adding to Hermès’ mystique is its signature orange branding, a detail born out of necessity during World War II.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
But some of this mystique dissipated in the lead-up to her latest album, her third LP in a near-fifteen-year musical career.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ahsoka's first season did a lot to expand on the mystique of the Star Wars galaxy and bring back Star Wars Rebels players in surprising ways.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Adding to Hermès’ mystique is its signature orange branding, a detail born out of necessity during World War II.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
But some of this mystique dissipated in the lead-up to her latest album, her third LP in a near-fifteen-year musical career.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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This understanding empowered them to rebrand and refine disease management programs, enhancing their appeal to high-value patients and improving service delivery.—
Corey Scurlock,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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One unexpected development is that Reddit, long dogged by a reputation for mischief and mayhem, has achieved a kind of mass appeal.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Draper, oozing charm and confidence in his expensive suit, is the quintessential ad man—a modern-day David Ogilvy, whose book Confessions of an Advertising Man once defined the industry.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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This retro feeling is seen especially in the sneakers department, where suede brown runners have a nostalgic, ’70s charm.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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See Bergmann make his claims about watching Swift and Kelce’s romance unfold next door below.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dolly Parton shared a rare look into her decades-long romance with husband Carl Dean just months before his death at age 82.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s an instant, recognizable beauty and glamour to these pieces.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Oscar winners Hollywood’s glitz and glamour were on full display at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Consumers are looking for bigger, bolder, and more complex flavors, and brands are paying attention.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Emily’s Red Beans And Rice This recipe, from Emily Shaya, is made with bacon and a ham hock for extra flavor.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Mulligan invites Thompson — after her Misty used magic to compel the dragon to dance as a distraction — to roll for the dragon’s power to resist it.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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And, of course, there’s more of what made Apocalypse so famous that fans were willing to travel from across Miami-Dade and line up for hours in the hot sun: brisket, ribs and other barbecue magic.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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