as in appeal
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
Mangione, whose striking looks have contributed to his mystique, has received over $300,000 in donations from supporters since his arrest.
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The long shadow of Hearst’s curse has only deepened the sense of mystique around Welles’ most famous, and in some ways most enigmatic, movie.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The long shadow of Hearst’s curse has only deepened the sense of mystique around Welles’ most famous, and in some ways most enigmatic, movie.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brioni’s large appeal is also evident in the cross-generational group of celebrities that wear the brand, from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Powell, Austin Butler and Brad Pitt.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sands was a magnetic figure: Her personal charm radiates across time even now through the memories of her many, many friends.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Comprising five full-floor apartments inside a building dating back to 1875, the property shows off how the hotel’s dedicated design team artfully blended pre-war charm with the world’s finest finishings.—
Katie Lockhart,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The romance between Heigl’s Izzie and Morgan’s Denny in Season 2 bolstered the show’s popularity and powered Heigl to an Emmy win.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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These Celebrity Pets Have Their Own Instagram Accounts — And Some Have Over 500K Followers Neither Flay nor Williamson have publicly commented on the romance.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Madeleine, like Bond, understands that true glamour lies in understatement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The nuptials ushered in an era during which the movie-star princess, the Monte Carlo casino, and the nascent Grand Prix conspired to make Monaco a place of glamour and sometime excess.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Mar. 2025
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The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fresh zest infuses the seasoning with the fragrance and aroma of lemon and penetrates the salmon.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The latter combines two flavor varieties in one bar.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Choose from an a la carte menu filled with seasonal flavors, such as Wagyu Beef Tartare, Salade Niçoise, and Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, or go for a four-course chef’s tasting menu.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The magic of Magnolia’s Seed Bar doesn't stop there—every seed available for purchase can also be spotted around The Silos and even in Gaines’ garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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