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also glamourous
1
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market
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as in attractive
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
glamorous Hollywood celebrities whose every move is breathlessly recorded by the media
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Recent Examples of glamorous
In its heydays in the 1980s and 90s, the restaurant was one of the city’s most glamorous, romantic places to dine before closing in 2011.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Few areas of London are quite as charmless as Leicester Square, a once glamorous West End location now best known for having a big M&M’s shop in it.
—airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
In addition to ice skating, he’s found joy in the less glamorous activity of snow shoveling.
—Lilly Milman, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025
In the blink-and-miss-it reference, Haack reshared a photo that Larocca first posted on his own Stories featuring two drinks — seemingly his-and-hers cocktails — on a counter by a glamorous bar.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Few areas of London are quite as charmless as Leicester Square, a once glamorous West End location now best known for having a big M&M’s shop in it.
—airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
In addition to ice skating, he’s found joy in the less glamorous activity of snow shoveling.
—Lilly Milman, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025
In the blink-and-miss-it reference, Haack reshared a photo that Larocca first posted on his own Stories featuring two drinks — seemingly his-and-hers cocktails — on a counter by a glamorous bar.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorous
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During the pandemic, ecommerce soared while travel contracted, and changes in global demand have seen currency pairs that were once considered exotic move into the mundane for global trade.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Regularly trapped and doubled with exotic zones sometimes thrown her way, Watkins finds ways to make plays and keep USC in the national title picture.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Beautiful Perfect Grind Single Serve Coffee Maker $99 at Walmart Coffee makers aren’t always the most attractive appliances to look at, but thanks to this one’s sleek design and gorgeous color, it’s bound to become more of a statement piece and less of an eyesore on your countertop.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Pritzker rightfully put a lot of emphasis on making this state a more attractive place to start or expand a business.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Located in the small, picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine, Sandy Pines Campground is known for its lush forests, luxe glamping sites, and creative guest cottages—but there's a new accommodation on its roster that's generated a lot of buzz recently.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2025
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The entertainer's seductive dancing and risqué wardrobe earned criticism from Mexico's Legion of Decency, per the Academy, which led to fewer film roles in the late '50s.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take the seductive colleague (Céline Camara) in the disco dress, who can push a red button and send her sequins shooting out like a thousand ninja throwing stars — that makes for a memorable set-piece but doesn’t advance the story in any way.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gone are the rainbow dreads of yore with Clinton taking the stage in Chicago clad in a colorful robe and a t-shirt bearing an image of the iconic P-Funk mothership following an enthralling opening performance by the Windy City’s own Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Boasting almost one million views, the slideshow shows the minuscule pup during his time at the shelter: dressed in brightly-colored sweaters, resting on colorful, warm blankets, and surrounded by toys—many of them bigger than him.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Radner's shocking death from cancer at the age of just 42 in 1989 broke millions of hearts still touched by her sparkling and charismatic time on Saturday Night Live.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Co-starring with charismatic Mexican ballet dancer Isaac Hernández, Chastain is by turns desperate and icy in a conflicted love story that finds nerve-jangling ways to keep shifting the power balance.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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But of the three totally different versions of this show presented thus far, this one is the most broadly appealing.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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The implementation and use of AI, machine learning, robotics and the latest Industry 4.0 solutions could make this field and others much more appealing to Gen-Z.—
Lucian Boldea,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Irish actress Niamh Algar (Raised By Wolves) stars as the titular Iris Nixon, an enigmatic genius and obsessive puzzler who is recruited by the charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Tom Hollander) to break a code that will unlock a dangerously powerful, world-changing piece of technology.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Paso Robles AVA offers something for everyone, with over 60 grape varieties, 200 wineries, and a charming downtown that has accommodations to suit all tastes and an array of restaurants sure to please every palate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorous. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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