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also glamourous
1
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the glamorous sights and scents of a Turkish market
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as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
glamorous Hollywood celebrities whose every move is breathlessly recorded by the media
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Recent Examples of glamorous
Indeed, just as eco-conscious stars have been turning to vintage fashion to lower the carbon footprint of looking glamorous, many of today’s stars are turning to the past for their awards season jewelry.
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Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Social media posts show Mafi posing with assault rifles and other military hardware at the offices of an arms supplier in Turkey, between candid shots from a Dubai med-spa and glamorous snaps by the beach in Los Angeles.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
But be warned: There will be lots of other travelers attempting to navigate those small streets, vying for the perfect sunset view, and trying to find their own patch of sand on the island's glamorous beaches.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Since then, the royal family has been semi-regular guests to Washington, DC, their visits an example of soft diplomacy at its most glamorous.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Social media posts show Mafi posing with assault rifles and other military hardware at the offices of an arms supplier in Turkey, between candid shots from a Dubai med-spa and glamorous snaps by the beach in Los Angeles.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
But be warned: There will be lots of other travelers attempting to navigate those small streets, vying for the perfect sunset view, and trying to find their own patch of sand on the island's glamorous beaches.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Since then, the royal family has been semi-regular guests to Washington, DC, their visits an example of soft diplomacy at its most glamorous.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorous
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Calling it Riverbank, the couple lived on a lavish estate with farms, exotic animals, concrete sculptures, greenhouses, a Dutch windmill, a Japanese garden, science laboratories and more, according to the Preservation Partners.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like athletes, musicians train to master the impossibilities of decades past, to move faster, negotiate acrobatic passages with ease, reel off complex rhythms, and produce once exotic timbres.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mercury aggravates Jupiter, intensifying your vulnerability in creative or romantic situations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile this is an excellent day to enjoy the company of partners, spouses and close friends, because romantic vibes are sweet and special.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The truck had been at the head of a column of seven rescue vehicles, all of which had received clearance from the tower to cross Runway 4 at Taxiway D and head toward a United Airlines flight that was evacuating due to a strange odor onboard.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forest face Newcastle at home that week before another appealing home fixture against Bournemouth in Gameweek 38.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tukker’s performance, meanwhile, capped a marvelous four-game week.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Uxua means ‘marvelous’ in the Pataxó language.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Glamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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