as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
even as a child, she had an unmistakable duende that attracted the attention of passersby
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Recent Examples of duende
Bad Bunny isn’t interested in ‘clarifying anything’ to fans
Sept. 12, 2023
My own mom and sister, two people who are of sound and rational mind, used to be genuinely concerned that duendes were stealing our laundry.
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Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In some of its most memorable reporting, former host Maria Celeste Arrarás and the team of reporters shared stories of duendes lurking in trees in Central America, brujas voladoras captured on camera by a shaky camcorder, and UFO or alien sightings.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Charisma, class, and style all have something to do with duende.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
Which means that, for a dancer, duende is not only a mystical inspiration.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Krug is no Orr, because no one can recreate that time, that talent that duende, but the winning rush was of near-No.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
Ronald Reagan brought his California movie-star wattage and conservative duende, and, like that, after a four-year interlude from the Nixonian nadir, the Republican party was seemingly resurrected and would run the table for the next 12 years.
—Michael Paterniti, GQ, 26 June 2018
Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In some of its most memorable reporting, former host Maria Celeste Arrarás and the team of reporters shared stories of duendes lurking in trees in Central America, brujas voladoras captured on camera by a shaky camcorder, and UFO or alien sightings.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
May more absolute crackpots come forward with their petrified duendes and brujas voladoras.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Charisma, class, and style all have something to do with duende.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
The writer George Frazier spent a lifetime defining duende and identifying those who possessed it.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2021
Which means that, for a dancer, duende is not only a mystical inspiration.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Krug is no Orr, because no one can recreate that time, that talent that duende, but the winning rush was of near-No.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
Ronald Reagan brought his California movie-star wattage and conservative duende, and, like that, after a four-year interlude from the Nixonian nadir, the Republican party was seemingly resurrected and would run the table for the next 12 years.
—Michael Paterniti, GQ, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duende
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The three who remain on federal death row have filed appeals and legal challenges to their death sentences, which will need to be resolved before their executions can proceed.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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That is likely due to the exclusion of data for schools with 10 or fewer student test scores for privacy purposes, along with an appeal and reconciliation process that may have been completed after the data was obtained by The Tennessean this summer.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the hours following his death, a fascination grew around who his assailant might be, what the motives were.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
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How to Build a Legacy to Die For isn’t about morbid fascination but about thoughtful planning.Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Venus enters Pisces on Jan. 2, dazzling your 10th house of career, authority and public persona, bringing balance, harmony and charm to your professional image.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The stainless-steel bookcase adds to the vintage charm of the room while allowing light to filter through its shelves.Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
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The attractions of downtown Denver, including sports venues, are within a 15-minute drive.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The films lead to streaming series which become theme park rides and attractions which can turn into stage shows and ice shows, with the characters making appearances around the globe.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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The goal is something timeless and not overworked; understated glamour with ethereal panache.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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But no Fiesta Bowl magic for Boise State this time.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This week, there's a double dose of magic: Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is available on digital platforms, and Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches is back for a new season.Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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But there’s enchantment aplenty to be found in this book.Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hints and Answers for Game #542 NYT 'Connections' December 3: Hints and Answers for Game #541 'Connections' #544 Hints and Clues for Friday, December 6 Yellow: To keep someone guessing. Green: Casting a magical, but negative, enchantment Blue: Names of toys in a movie starring Woody.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the visual allure, sunglint appears over the Persian Gulf waters in the lower right corner of the image.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The take-home message remains that the salience of a gold standard for financial discipline is due not only to the nature of gold itself but is a product of the fact that gold is a relatively scarce natural resource with the persistent allure of durability.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Duende.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duende. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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