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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There’s no doubt that the public has a fascination with serial killers.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, several leading Trumpists developed a strange fascination with the Russian army.—
David French,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wang’s guest tried to put him at ease with a bit of flattery.—
Brian Nishii Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that seems to be what Ariana Grande thinks about Kelly Ripa's impersonation of her.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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At first glance, however, Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with its whimsical magic and fantastical elements, is an unlikely fit for Soviet children’s literature, which favored themes of hard work and collective struggle over wish fulfillment and enchantment.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 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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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
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Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, viewers need some enlightenment as to what's going on.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The new setting also gives us plenty of rich themes to explore — like embarrassing Westerners who travel to Asia seeking spiritual enlightenment — and beautiful scenery to look at.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 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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Barrett looked around with his hands up in disbelief.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Booker threw her hands in the air to try to convince the referees, then threw her hands on her head in disbelief before heading to the bench.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Beguilement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguilement. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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