How to Use mystique in a Sentence

mystique

noun
  • No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique.
  • There's a certain mystique to people who fight fires.
  • The reason, Goldin said, lies with the mystique of the card.
    Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The far side of the moon has a certain mystique about it.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2023
  • But the work of building up the mystique of Tepoztlán, that’s on us.
    Tyrone Beason, The Seattle Times, 31 Mar. 2018
  • The crypt has lost none of its mystique since Twain was here.
    Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Her wispy fringe lends just the right amount of mystique for parties, dates, and the rest.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The obsession with the length of the Belmont Stakes is part of the mystique of this race.
    John Cherwa, latimes.com, 7 June 2018
  • There are many layers to the mystique of the Chelsea Hotel.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 July 2022
  • Much of her allure lies in her mystique and the rich tone of her voice.
    Shamika Sanders, Essence, 10 July 2020
  • Part of the thrill of amaro is its mystique in the bartending world.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 28 May 2021
  • The quest to break the 4-minute mile carried a special mystique.
    Chris Lehourites, Houston Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Even so, Texas Tech didn’t seem the least bit rattled by the Duke mystique.
    Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Little does this detract from the mystique of the place though.
    Stav Dimitropoulos, House Beautiful, 22 June 2021
  • Yest, the mystique and the magic are still there, indeed.
    Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2020
  • That mystique, of course, arguably has more to do with the artist’s success than the art.
    oregonlive, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Expect the band to plumb the depths of its stylish mystique in a set that will veer from French pop to Krautrock to jazz.
    Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2019
  • The findings add to the mystique of the most inscrutable part of our world, Vidale said.
    Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024
  • A lot of us weren’t willing to give up what Frank did to achieve his mystique.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The mystique is kind of a thing of the past that bands of our generation refuse to let die.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023
  • Hang the witchy craft from the kitchen’s eaves for major apothecary mystique.
    Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Fernando is one of the last Dodgers to have the Koufax-like mystique about him.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The mystique of Mars is one that humans can't seem to resist.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Apr. 2021
  • That was part of its appeal and part of its mystique: no one planned it, and no one ran it.
    Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Part of the mystique is in the uniform — the consistency of the uniform!
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Quite the shine, and the same mystique of mourning jewelry!
    Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In June 2017, Prince Harry spoke to Newsweek about the need for the monarchy to retain its mystique.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Fernando is one of the last Dodgers to have the Koufax-like mystique about him.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
  • On her latest album, Twigs brings her steely avant-pop to the club but loses none of her mystique.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Even as the mystique of the Chiefs and Mahomes grows, the Bills are still right there with them nearly every step of the way — save for the bounce of the ball, or an obstructed angle on a replay review.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025

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