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
Hitch would undoubtedly approve, because Kim Novak’s Vertigo only adds to the mystique of one of his many masterpieces, augmenting its many layers of mystery without seeking to explain and thus destroy them.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Just three offensive starters have returned in what is otherwise an almost brand-new roster, and Rogers has done his utmost to retain a certain mystique about his plans.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
That could add to the mystique.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
His oversized tinted sunglasses added an air of mystique.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Just three offensive starters have returned in what is otherwise an almost brand-new roster, and Rogers has done his utmost to retain a certain mystique about his plans.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
That could add to the mystique.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
His oversized tinted sunglasses added an air of mystique.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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The appeals administrator would be the one who does grant that or not grant that.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though the routine faced timing challenges, Richter's charm and enthusiasm won over the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As always, Fonda was eager to gush about Redford’s looks, charm and shared interests.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, regardless of its attractiveness, investing in a single stock involves high risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.—
Gregg Kilday,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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What’s fall reading without a little hockey romance?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The movie, which premiered at TIFF, stars Dinklage as store manager Mitch and Kirsten Dunst as Leigh, a Toys ‘R’ Us employee who develops a romance with the fugitive.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The harbor town of Portofino will undoubtedly ring bells, too, the old-school glamour of its postcard-perfect waterfront and piazzas framed by the ochre- and saffron-hued houses that have attracted the rich and famous since the 1950s.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But this brief nod to daywear never threatened to overshadow the nocturnal glamour that defines his brand.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Welcome to this year’s Best of Beauty winners in the Scent category, a list that includes nine genre-defining fragrances, a solid perfume, two body mists, one delicious-smelling hair mist, two oils, and four home aromas.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aromas of this wine - maraschino cherry, pink roses and sea breeze - are dazzling; there is great freshness, excellent complexity and significant persistence; enjoy this over the next three to five years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not with the return of coffee culture but with a new lineup from a YouTube prankster called PUMP energy which contains six hundred milligrams of caffeine per can, in flavors like Lemonade Ice Nicotine and Strawberry Sports-Betting.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Masaryk remains one of the country’s most revered historical figures and his legacy is cloaked in an almost mythical aura of admiration.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lacob expects everything to reflect a championship pedigree, and the Valkyries work with that Warriors’ aura hovering over them.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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