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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
Consider Hollywood’s Sunset Tower Hotel, which recently launched a chic new collection blending vintage glamour with modern sensibilities.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The spirit and the glamour of Christmas are on full display in this Will & Grace episode, wherein Grace (Debra Messing) selflessly plays Santa Claus for Jack (Sean Hayes) by designing a gorgeous holiday window display at Barneys.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Photo: Virgile Guinard The lavish social event imbued with old school glamour also—unsurprisingly—comes with major fashion expectations.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
At the Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 19, Kendall channeled Old Hollywood glamour with voluminous blonde waves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The spirit and the glamour of Christmas are on full display in this Will & Grace episode, wherein Grace (Debra Messing) selflessly plays Santa Claus for Jack (Sean Hayes) by designing a gorgeous holiday window display at Barneys.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Photo: Virgile Guinard The lavish social event imbued with old school glamour also—unsurprisingly—comes with major fashion expectations.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
At the Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 19, Kendall channeled Old Hollywood glamour with voluminous blonde waves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Per the outlet, the ruling was later reversed by a district court of appeal, on the basis that a tax rebate in a 1996 Disney expansion deal passed by the Anaheim City Council.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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From the coastal charm of Newport Beach, California, to the historic streets of New Bern, North Carolina, local interpretations of SantaCon have sprouted up in dozens of locations.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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As for the stylistic intervention in Andermatt, the plan is to preserve the 18th-century chalet-like charm of the original unit, while integrating contemporary elements.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stubborn independence is, however, a blessing and a curse.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, this long history can be both a blessing and a curse.Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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That seduction would form the foundation for the show, with Celebrimbor himself the main hero of our story, a tragic hero whose pride is both his downfall and his tragic legacy.Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 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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Basically, the book of enchantments is an ancient tome with mysterious origins that is unreadable to almost everyone in Oz.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Murray's Cheese La Dolce Vita $120 Murray's Cheese The scent of endless summer There’s something incredibly evocative about the fragrant, fruity allure of ripe tomatoes in the summer.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Carnegie Mellon University English professor Kathy M. Newman said their popularity may just be a part of America’s longtime fascination with unique religious or cultural groups.Alicia Park, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beginning with the young Erik Weisz’s (Houdini’s real name) journey to fame and long lasting fascination, the project from The Color Purple and Dopesick producers is set to be written by John Wick Chapter 4 and The Three Musketeers scribes Michael Finch and Alex Litvak.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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