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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
Mangione, whose striking looks have contributed to his mystique, has received over $300,000 in donations from supporters since his arrest.
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The long shadow of Hearst’s curse has only deepened the sense of mystique around Welles’ most famous, and in some ways most enigmatic, movie.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The long shadow of Hearst’s curse has only deepened the sense of mystique around Welles’ most famous, and in some ways most enigmatic, movie.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Among the charms selected by Tyla, each holds a significant meaning.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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These Celebrity Pets Have Their Own Instagram Accounts — And Some Have Over 500K Followers Neither Flay nor Williamson have publicly commented on the romance.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The romance between Heigl’s Izzie and Morgan’s Denny in Season 2 bolstered the show’s popularity and powered Heigl to an Emmy win.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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That sense of alienation, that sense of a slight remove, something bubbling under the surface—that’s as New York a story as glamour or whatever else.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Needless to say, Hailee Steinfeld always finds a way to add a little extra glamour to her looks, and sometimes that involves seatbelts.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Next to the garden, there is a recreational area with its sand playground and an ice cream cart, serving flavors including lavender honey, figs, peach basil, as well as olive oil and lemon sorbet.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The magic of Magnolia’s Seed Bar doesn't stop there—every seed available for purchase can also be spotted around The Silos and even in Gaines’ garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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