as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly
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Recent Examples of charismatic
Or should pumas be taken out to preserve populations of the charismatic birds?
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
That’s when a figure disrupts the new stasis of Guy’s life: Oswald, a charismatic Brit with neurofibromatosis, whose face is an echo of what Edward’s once looked like.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Lee will play Randy, the charismatic cousin of Eric Graise’s character, Bobby.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 12 Feb. 2025
Anthony Edwards has been branded as the next face of the NBA for his excellence on the court and unfiltered, charismatic personality.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
That’s when a figure disrupts the new stasis of Guy’s life: Oswald, a charismatic Brit with neurofibromatosis, whose face is an echo of what Edward’s once looked like.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Lee will play Randy, the charismatic cousin of Eric Graise’s character, Bobby.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 12 Feb. 2025
Anthony Edwards has been branded as the next face of the NBA for his excellence on the court and unfiltered, charismatic personality.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Paso Robles AVA offers something for everyone, with over 60 grape varieties, 200 wineries, and a charming downtown that has accommodations to suit all tastes and an array of restaurants sure to please every palate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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Irish actress Niamh Algar (Raised By Wolves) stars as the titular Iris Nixon, an enigmatic genius and obsessive puzzler who is recruited by the charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Tom Hollander) to break a code that will unlock a dangerously powerful, world-changing piece of technology.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, rising political tension in China has made investment in the country less attractive.—
John Liu,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a way, the franchise’s dismal state was one of the things Venable found attractive.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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But of the three totally different versions of this show presented thus far, this one is the most broadly appealing.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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The implementation and use of AI, machine learning, robotics and the latest Industry 4.0 solutions could make this field and others much more appealing to Gen-Z.—
Lucian Boldea,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The entertainer's seductive dancing and risqué wardrobe earned criticism from Mexico's Legion of Decency, per the Academy, which led to fewer film roles in the late '50s.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The calendar featured a number of young women in seductive poses, some in bikinis.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a wealth of fascinating bird species that can be found all across its boundaries, and while birdwatching destinations span from Lytle Ranch to the Idaho border, few sites can match the splendor of the Great Salt Lake.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Wild Robot is an enchanting depiction of life in the age of climate change — a poignant exploration of resilience, overcoming fears and differences, and the power of community in an uncertain world.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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This enchanting stone cottage features a classic facade framed by climbing roses, warm interiors with original oak beams, a log-burning fireplace and picturesque views of rolling hills.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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