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
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Pearl Hotel This charming 59-key inn in Bay St. Louis has a sophisticated seafood restaurant, Thorny Oyster.
Where to Eat
Bozo’s Too
Perfect for a lunch stop in Pascagoula, this no-frills spot serves po’boys, steamers, and a loaded Bloody Mary with an oyster, shrimp, and crawfish garnish.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Dual front discs are a visually charming but perhaps practically unnecessary feature for a bike that will most likely have a peak power output of 47 horsepower (35 kW).
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Jesse Eisenberg’s charming Sundance breakout moves gently and smoothly but hints at an all-consuming darkness underneath.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Pearl Hotel This charming 59-key inn in Bay St. Louis has a sophisticated seafood restaurant, Thorny Oyster.
Where to Eat
Bozo’s Too
Perfect for a lunch stop in Pascagoula, this no-frills spot serves po’boys, steamers, and a loaded Bloody Mary with an oyster, shrimp, and crawfish garnish.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Dual front discs are a visually charming but perhaps practically unnecessary feature for a bike that will most likely have a peak power output of 47 horsepower (35 kW).
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
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If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Facing an epic bout of writers’ block while cooped up in a rotting Los Angeles hotel, Barton befriends a diabolically charismatic traveling salesman named Charlie (Goodman) who’s staying down the hall.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The goal is to understand the seduction of fascism, why so many people fell for Mussolini’s message then, and why so many are falling for a similar message today.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
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Satan’s seduction of Eve had to define the very idea of what seduction was: an act of irresistible trickery on the part of the seducer; a moral and an intellectual failing on the part of the seduced.—
Merve Emre,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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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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However, amidst this competitive environment, a silver lining emerges for those possessing in-demand skills, particularly in AI and machine learning.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Randall was entirely different; that was attractive.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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On the plus side, making bags is just as easy as with the Nesco and by contrast, Anova’s is much more attractive in a glossy black finish that won’t stick out as much among your more modern appliances.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 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 With the Chiefs clinching the No. 1 spot in their division, the red-and-gold receive home field advantage for their first playoff match-up during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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The study, released by the experts at JR Pass, a rail pass sold by the Japan Railways Group for overseas visitors, analyzed things like TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram hashtags, and snowfall data, to determine the world’s most enchanting train rides.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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