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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
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.
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John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
This is a group that has famously and diligently guarded its legacy, always maintaining a sense of mystique and rebuffing many earlier pitches for a movie like that.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
More important, this latest evolution of strategic warfare builds on the long-standing mystique of airpower as a quick and precise form of warfare that can end conflicts quickly without unnecessary bloodshed or destruction.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Anyone familiar with the mystique surrounding the Cologne concert will know about Jarrett’s indignation to find not the requested Bösendorfer Grand Imperial on the stage but an out-of-tune baby grand rehearsal piano with only one functioning pedal.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
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John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
This is a group that has famously and diligently guarded its legacy, always maintaining a sense of mystique and rebuffing many earlier pitches for a movie like that.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
More important, this latest evolution of strategic warfare builds on the long-standing mystique of airpower as a quick and precise form of warfare that can end conflicts quickly without unnecessary bloodshed or destruction.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Anyone familiar with the mystique surrounding the Cologne concert will know about Jarrett’s indignation to find not the requested Bösendorfer Grand Imperial on the stage but an out-of-tune baby grand rehearsal piano with only one functioning pedal.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
Noun
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Boasberg blocked their deportation, prompting an immediate appeal from the Justice Department.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mercedes Formula One driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has climbed up one position from fifth to secure fourth place at the Australian Grand Prix after the five-second penalty was reversed following an appeal by his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Quilted jackets for a touch of classic, cottage-core charm and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, retro track jackets with so-sporty vibes.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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We've long been obsessed with the 27-year-old beauty queen, and are equally invested in her romance with Timothée Chalamet.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The office romances in Suits may have been swoon-worthy, but the cast’s real-life relationships are just as sweet.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Courtesy of Crate & Barrel When designing the outdoor collection, Arnold combined Hollywood Regency glamour with English countryside elegance to evoke a sense of high-brow escapism.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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The clothes that Donatella had always designed emphasize the female body and drip with glamour.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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These zero-cal options get their flavor from an artificial non-nutritive sweetener called aspartame.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Another brand that elicited an aura of femininity through the creation of the romance on the runway was N°21.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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An aura of rebellious Britishness radiated through the bold clash of tartans, black leather motorcycle jackets, and ornate embellishments that evoked the iconic style of Pearly Kings and Queens.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Zahn noted that this isn’t the first time that toymakers have tried to grab some of Lego’s magic and market share.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gabe continually made magic out of his various moles, while Dawn worked to weave African influences into her comfort food.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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