as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Payne’s talent, ambition, and charisma got him through the first few rounds before he was sent home.
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Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Their impeccable performances not only showcase an immense talent and creativity, but also an undeniable charisma to match.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
In a recent phone conversation, Presley said that even in an era where entertainers are groomed and packaged for success from an early age, Elvis’ natural talent and charisma are unmatched.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
Yet this is a key aspect of Jackman’s charisma: a kind of sweet humility that constantly refreshes itself.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
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Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Their impeccable performances not only showcase an immense talent and creativity, but also an undeniable charisma to match.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
In a recent phone conversation, Presley said that even in an era where entertainers are groomed and packaged for success from an early age, Elvis’ natural talent and charisma are unmatched.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
Yet this is a key aspect of Jackman’s charisma: a kind of sweet humility that constantly refreshes itself.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
Noun
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The Hunting Wives – Starz series in which a woman (Brittany Snow) dangerously succumbs to the charms of a socialite (Malin Åkerman) after moving with her family from the East Coast to deep red East Texas.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Step back in time and experience the charm of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Adding to its appeal, wave power is more socially accepted than other renewables due to its minimal aesthetic disruption – at least for us on the ground.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a 2023 documentary celebrating the boot’s 50th anniversary, the New York rapper Rakim explained its appeal.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Like nearly everything about these two, their Tony Manero fascination has a boyish innocence.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Firearms, a recent fascination, are the show’s most frequent subject.—
Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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There are a few things the team wants to focus on next: continuing to grow the sushi program, along with the omakase experience, and working to make the drinks and bar service more of an attraction on its own accord.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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The main attraction will be the Strite Automatic four-slice toaster that an anonymous donor gave to the society in 2011, Peterson said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here, the actor’s deep part and polished waves offer an allusion to Old Hollywood glamour. 25.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Krantz’s specialty was fulfilled longing, her books snapshots of her era’s idea of glamour, with occasional real-world players.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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