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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
We'll also be transported to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s as Mel's father, Everett, meets Mel's mom for the first time.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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An enduring mystique surrounds the Voyager 1 and 2 probes.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The best river cruises have always had a certain mystique that draws travelers from far and wide—even those who are new to cruising.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
But they’re also known for their style, their attitude, their mystique: Didion, with her undersize body, her oversize sunglasses, her Pall Malls and Stingrays and migraines, and Tartt, looking like a female Sebastian Flyte, comporting herself like a southern J.D. Salinger.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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CNN —
An enduring mystique surrounds the Voyager 1 and 2 probes.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The best river cruises have always had a certain mystique that draws travelers from far and wide—even those who are new to cruising.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
But they’re also known for their style, their attitude, their mystique: Didion, with her undersize body, her oversize sunglasses, her Pall Malls and Stingrays and migraines, and Tartt, looking like a female Sebastian Flyte, comporting herself like a southern J.D. Salinger.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear TikTok’s appeal for an emergency injunction blocking a federal law — the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — that will ban the popular video app unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Romance novels continue to be high sellers with a cross-genre appeal: One of the most popular and bestselling series in the fantasy genre, for example, is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Anne Hathaway brought her sparkly charm to the story of a fortysomething gallerist mom who falls for the Harry Styles-esque singer in a boy band.Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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Third time’s the charm for Patton Oswalt and the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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They were engaged in April of that same year after a whirlwind romance.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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From literary fiction to romance to thrillers, here are our favorite reads of the year.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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This year, Jennifer Lawrence has redefined mom-to-be fashion—bringing impeccable glamour to the red carpet as her baby bump continues to grow.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Four Seasons Hotel Boston, a 2023 World's Best Awards winner, offers unrivaled glamour in one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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The flavors feature aromas with nuances of chocolate crème brûlée, ripe banana, and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Norton Malbec pairs well with sharp nutty cheeses like Comte, which offers a complex, nutty flavor with buttery, fruity undertones.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For those who didn’t experience this era in real time, Chalamet’s presence – his youthful movie star aura – may be enough to carry the film.Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, the image of the character and his aura above and beyond everything in the film.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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That didn’t stop him from falling in love with the craft after his first glimpse of live magic on a cruise at age 13.Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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What started as a simple parade down Main Street U.S.A. has evolved into a global celebration of Disney magic.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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