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mystique

noun

Definition of mystique

as in appeal

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 Turning a game of two halves into one of four quarters, pausing a sport that derives much of its power and mystique from a clock that never stops, has been universally unpopular. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 The weight behind this work is generational, perhaps outside of time, and that intangible mystique is barely scratching the surface of what this brand offers its clientele. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Regardless of the reason for their big-ticket price tag, many of these gobstopper-sized rings worn by the world’s most famous women have become immortalized in pop culture, thanks to the mystique surrounding their ultra-valuable stones. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique became synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her life story continues to fascinate and inspire. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mystique

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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of appeal

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Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.

— Erika Owen, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Definition of charm

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That often signals the business has reached peak strategic attractiveness.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

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Construction began in 2024, following a design intended to suggest Hollywood glitz and glamour.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The other became synonymous with luxury retail, designer fashion and the glamour of Knightsbridge, helping redefine department store shopping during the 1990’s and became an icon of high fashion and ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ punch-lines.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of glamour

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His-and-hers hydrotherapy facilities each have a vitality pool, aroma-steam room, sauna, ice fountain and experience showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Industry experts recommend choosing products based on aroma, terpenes, and considering THC as merely one factor among many.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of aroma

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Here, ribbed pink nails complement aura designs and gold chrome French tips.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Now, his competition has caught on to the value of signing on an eclectic host of talents, no matter their level of fame, to curate a certain aura around a brand.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

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