1
: an air or attitude of mystery (see mystery entry 1 sense 1) and reverence developing around something or someone
the legendary singer's mystique
the mystique of the liturgy
2
: the special esoteric skill essential in a calling or activity
the mystique of yoga
the mystique of hang gliding
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There's a certain mystique to people who fight fires.
No one has been able to copy the legendary singer's mystique.
the mystique of mountain climbing
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Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
But that’s part of the overall mystique of the White House.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Millionaires once had a rarefied mystique, inspiring curiosity and causing envy among everyday Americans who dreamed of financial independence.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 16 May 2025
The mystique of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel Forever … lies in its frankness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 May 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mystique. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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mystique
noun
mys·tique
mis-ˈtēk 
: an attitude of mystery and respect developing around something or someone
the mystique of mountain climbing
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