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as in allurement
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as in fascination
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguilement
Noun
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All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 July 2025 -
Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Noun
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What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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We are primed to value privileged or secret wisdom, vulnerable to flattery and suggestion, and enthusiastic about major leaps forward in scientific potential.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Travelers come from across the globe to hike the trails, gaze in awe at the falls and granite rockfaces, and immerse themselves in the enchantment of the park.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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According to the press release, Kittitas County authorities, along with human remains detection dogs, searched the Crystal Creek Drainage from the enchantments out to Ingalls Creek last week.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Through her storytelling and focus on intentional design choices, Markle encourages viewers to consider how their homes reflect their heritage, values, and personal histories, and how to use their spaces to express themselves as well as build connection and endearment with loved ones.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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This is how pet names become a trap — when terms of endearment shift from genuine affection to strategic tools.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Tristen, the only chef maybe in Top Chef history whose reaction to Italy isn’t outward adulation.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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This approach is like typical retirement tours, which usually feature beloved babyfaces receiving widespread adulation.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Sudden enlightenment is possible with Mercury back in Aries.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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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
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That play had Rodón raising his arms in disbelief, as well as appreciation.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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In the Waldorf’s case, the contractor called SOM in disbelief.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 July 2025
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“Beguilement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguilement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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