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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
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The jokes about Messi running Inter Miami as both a sporting director and CEO have only added to his mystique in the land of celebrity.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The assassination records are just the latest in Trump’s efforts, whether they be born of obsession or something else, to shift public focus from the Camelot mystique and the myriad ways Kennedy’s presidency uplifted, inspired, and revolutionized American society.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
In the world of high-end pets, few creatures hold the status and mystique of koi fish.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The jokes about Messi running Inter Miami as both a sporting director and CEO have only added to his mystique in the land of celebrity.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The assassination records are just the latest in Trump’s efforts, whether they be born of obsession or something else, to shift public focus from the Camelot mystique and the myriad ways Kennedy’s presidency uplifted, inspired, and revolutionized American society.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
In the world of high-end pets, few creatures hold the status and mystique of koi fish.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 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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For the Oscars, Timothée once again skipped the traditional tux in favour of a pastel leather suit by Givenchy, while Kylie leaned into gothic glamour with a black lace take on the naked dress by Ashi Studio.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Last seen en masse at the tail end of the aughts, bubble skirts once signaled preppy, moneyed glamour.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 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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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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The magic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius design is its constant sense of surprise—an effect redoubled by the work of an artist like Johnson, who moves so fluidly between media.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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And here’s the magic: what feels raw to you might feel revelatory to your readers.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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