1
as in allurement
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2
as in fascination
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguilement
Noun
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Anyone who has been reading these columns knows of my fascination with history.—
Steven Desmyter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025 -
Always an early adopter of cutting-edge visual technology, Dea’s fascination with the blend of painting and cinematic technique began at the University of Hartford’s Hartford Art School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not for Bobby Brown.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rosso’s work takes us on a journey by casting a spell of enchantment.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, his narcissistic enchantment with his own beauty and lifestyle is marred by one great fear – aging and loss of his youth.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If nothing else, this little term of endearment doesn't really seem exactly, well, endearing.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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End the card with a closing term of endearment that fits the status of you and your Valentine’s relationship.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But in the midst of all the cheers, tears, adulation, handshakes and high fives from the patrons, fellow competitors, caddies, employees, suits, family and friends, there was only one thing on McIlroy's mind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This figure, who writes letters of adulation to a white bodybuilder—literally named Brad—and who has no real Black family around him?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Timothy Ratliff learned to cling to family, but his family is awful, especially since Piper, who started the season as the moral Ratliff, learned she can’t be bothered to find enlightenment if enlightenment doesn’t have better organic catering.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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The great irony is that of all the people who go to Thailand to seek spiritual enlightenment of some kind, Timothy is the one who is least interested in any of that.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 May 2023
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People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
Noun
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In response to the verdict, Soulja Boy released a formal statement expressing his discontent and disbelief.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Any author must suspend disbelief at least as much as their readers, and the key to writing for teens is to treat their experiences as valid and important.—
Charlie Jane Anders,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Beguilement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguilement. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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