as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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as in seduction
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years
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Recent Examples of charming
Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Here are 8 azalea landscape ideas to test out this spring for a charming outdoor space that's easy to establish.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Wayfair’s Easter storefront has loads of decor to choose from, including lifelike flowers, charming bunny figurines, inviting wreaths, and more for up to 33 percent off.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Somebody send that charming catcher an order, pronto!
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Songshan neighborhood will most appeal to travelers in search of a quieter, less touristy slice of the city, with its charming cafés, art galleries, and tiny parks interspersed between residential mid-rises waiting to be discovered.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Here are 8 azalea landscape ideas to test out this spring for a charming outdoor space that's easy to establish.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Wayfair’s Easter storefront has loads of decor to choose from, including lifelike flowers, charming bunny figurines, inviting wreaths, and more for up to 33 percent off.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Somebody send that charming catcher an order, pronto!
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
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Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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The actor, who starred as wickedly charismatic blood-sucker Lestat opposite Brad Pitt’s brooding Louis in the moody film based on Anne Rice’s 1979 novel, shared a fond memory of his former costar during Paramount Pictures’ Thursday, April 3, presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.—
John Russell,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The filmmakers’ gaze sometimes stops to watch a specific event, like a dance or a discreet seduction.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pérez’s Mimì doesn’t seem to worry about seduction either way; in this production, Rodolfo is the calm from the storm of her life.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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This bewitching fusion of introspection and avant-garde musicality solidifies Peluso's status as one of Latin music's brightest trailblazers.—
Pamela Avila,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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The actress and singer has been sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes moments along the way, including a photo posted today that offers a peek at the hair styling tools behind her bewitching updos and soft glam waves.—
Brittany Loggins,
WWD,
18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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