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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
Regardless of market fluctuations, the quilted handbag is intrinsic to the house’s mystique, maintaining its draw across generations.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
From our review: Cloaking the screen in moody chiaroscuro, Gomes finds mystique in Edward’s stoicism and poetry in Molly’s heartbreak.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Marvin Gaye and Sly Stone and Jimi Hendrix were extraordinary-looking people; that was part of their mystique.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
The other big thing that keeps the mystique of the monster is that The Doctor doesn't beat it this time, either.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
From our review: Cloaking the screen in moody chiaroscuro, Gomes finds mystique in Edward’s stoicism and poetry in Molly’s heartbreak.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Marvin Gaye and Sly Stone and Jimi Hendrix were extraordinary-looking people; that was part of their mystique.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
The other big thing that keeps the mystique of the monster is that The Doctor doesn't beat it this time, either.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystique
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However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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During their romance, LuPone and Kline worked together on the 1975 Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The popularity of TikTok means that scams are rife, with fake giveaways, fake celebrity and influencer accounts, romance scams and more.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Onions in the ground beef mixture incorporate moisture and caramelize nicely while searing for extra flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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These dishes are carefully crafted to ensure that the cannabis element complements the flavors of the food without overwhelming the experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Like Taurus, Aidan is a romantic at heart and has a tenderness in his aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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This, of course, will be a film projector, complete with platters that contained film—the material that, when light was passed through them, enabled the magic contained inside them to be projected onto the big screen.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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From there, viewers are treated to fleeting glimpses of Elphaba working her magic, Glinda adorning herself with a glittering crown and a peek at some menacing flying monkeys.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Mystique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystique. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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