as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Three years of underperformance in the league had been covered up by Jose Mourinho’s charisma and controversies, the conquest of a first trophy in 14 years and back-to-back European finals, albeit in UEFA’s second- and third-tier competitions.
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
MacKay’s droll style and lack of charisma failed to impress voters, but colleagues and the media loved his self-deprecating sense of humor.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
However, Soto brings high energy, charisma and elite on-base skills.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Even constituents who were horrified by Boebert sometimes acknowledged her charisma.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
MacKay’s droll style and lack of charisma failed to impress voters, but colleagues and the media loved his self-deprecating sense of humor.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
However, Soto brings high energy, charisma and elite on-base skills.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Even constituents who were horrified by Boebert sometimes acknowledged her charisma.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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For true, stop-in-your-stroll cottage charm, make sure to walk past circa-1900 1808 I’On Avenue—a prime example of the architectural type.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Just the right amount of contemporary Swiss alpine charm, cue the warm wood tones and cool marble bathrooms, with a shot of Scandinavian design aesthetic, all clean lines and soft furnishings, and a dash of contemporary nonchalance, signal the robust amount of dimmable light switches.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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The case was dismissed after the judge learned that the prosecution had failed to turn over key evidence; Baldwin was officially cleared in December when the special prosecutor withdrew her appeal of that dismissal.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In times of intensifying economic inequality, when many of the jobs on offer are precarious, underpaid, and spiritually deadening, the prospect of becoming your own boss holds a lot of appeal.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The JFK Files Kennedy's assassination and the government's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing him are the subject of enduring fascination among journalists, politicians and members of the public.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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At the heart of Aamir’s delicate porcelain sculptures lies a fascination with how nature constructs something atom by atom or cell by cell.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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With our family of five, admission to sights and attractions can get expensive quickly.—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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In Greek mythology, Adonis is the god of beauty and attraction.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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Art Basel’s annual edition in Miami during Art Week always draws out the glamour crowd.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The prospect of some extra cash — and a dash of big-ticket glamour — understandably held some appeal.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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