GLAMOURED (UP) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

glamoured (up)

verb

past tense of glamour (up)

as in idealized

to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant a movie that does its best to glamour up the field of archaeology

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In these photographs, the maternal body enters spaces designed around seduction, aspiration, and idealized femininity without renouncing any of them.

— Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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Bright notes of lemon, sweet orange, and bergamot are softened by lavender and verbena, giving the citrus opening a more rounded, aromatic quality.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The steak was crisp and deeply browned on the outside, with a tender, savory center underneath, and the blanket of brown gravy softened the crunchy crust and added a rich, salty flavor without overpowering the meat.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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