glamour

noun

ˈgla-mər How to pronounce glamour (audio)
variants also glamor
Definition of glamournext
1
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction the glamour of the fashion industry

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2
as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power the children were so preternaturally well-behaved that they must have been under the power of a glamour of some sort

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Recent Examples of glamour Cyberpunk 2077, which has sold more than 40 million copies, is an open-world action-adventure set in Night City, a megalopolis driven by power, glamour and body modification. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 This is perhaps not surprising, given that one of the curators is Edward Enninful, the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, who brought back glamour to the Condé Nast title during his tenure from 2017 to 2024. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The discovery comes after years of comparisons between Sweeney and Monroe, from their blonde bombshell images and Old Hollywood glamour to the intense public attention surrounding their careers and personal lives. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 From screenwriter Dan Gilroy and director Joseph Kosinski, Miami Vice ’85 explores the glamour and corruption of mid-1980s Miami in an all-new version of Miami Vice. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glamour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamour
  1. appeal
  2. spell
  3. attractiveness
  4. curse
  5. charm
  6. enchantment
  7. fascination
  8. attraction
Noun
  • The ban remains in force, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear a further appeal early next month.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the appeal, the Cubs will be ready to counter these and other potential arguments.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey also is facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury playing for the Netherlands.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Malhotra, one of India’s most experienced execs and producers, launched Abundantia back in 2013 after exiting a role as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and a shorter spell leading Balaji Motion Pictures.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of spell
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  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • For their version, which follows a young teen boy (Bean Reid’s Sam) who works to find his missing brother in a town haunted by an evil crop curse, the answer was pumpkin guts.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The money, which added up to many millions in today’s dollars, was a blessing and a curse.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of curse
Noun
  • But, for me, the softer spotlight on HABIBTI has been part of its charm all along — and highlights the risk in releasing three albums at once.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Classic loafers and chunky socks lean into the slightly offbeat charm.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • That enchantment runs deep, as each movie holds design lessons that are woven into its very ethos.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But that enchantment began long before the beach clubs and celebrity sightings.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of enchantment
Noun
  • But spectators may come for the theater of death itself, drawn by fascination with what human beings can do to one another.
    — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The design also nods to Schlumberger’s fascination with textiles.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • Carnival's larger ships include attractions such as a roller coaster at sea, while Norwegian offers amenities including water parks, go-kart racing and virtual-reality gaming.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • What contributed to making the Kyoto moment a more visible one is also Japan’s longstanding attraction to visitors.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of attraction

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“Glamour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamour. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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