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
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Hardy will play Tori, the head cheerleader at Beverly High who befriends KJ (new cast member Nathaniel McIntyre), while Hill will portray Khalil’s (Antonio J. Bell) charming yet dangerous father.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
But there is a charming timelessness to the oldest of them, which carries the classy address of 430 N. Michigan Ave.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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This heartfelt and charming road movie will connect to audiences worldwide.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Hardy will play Tori, the head cheerleader at Beverly High who befriends KJ (new cast member Nathaniel McIntyre), while Hill will portray Khalil’s (Antonio J. Bell) charming yet dangerous father.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
But there is a charming timelessness to the oldest of them, which carries the classy address of 430 N. Michigan Ave.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
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Cruise is on charismatic form as the hotshot sports agent forced to start his own management firm when he's fired from his job.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Corden plays Smithy, Gavin’s charismatic and food-lover of a best friend, while his Barry counterpart is Jones, playing Nessa: an enigmatic, unyielding black-bobbed woman with a deadpan tone and a thick Welsh accent to boot.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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The seduction is strong with this one, so control your lightsaber.Troy Smith, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nothing about the home onstage seduces us, but that seduction, that feeling of niceness that’s so apt to overwhelm our ethical angels, is partly the point.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
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Stange faces an additional misdemeanor charge for possessing a weapon in a weapon-free zone, after police allegedly found a gun in her car.Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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This could lead to a use of even more powerful nuclear weapons that could draw other countries possessing them to enter the fray in a defensive posture.Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Jack Curry said Monday on the YES Network that the cost to acquire first basemen via free agency — Curry specifically mentioned Walker — is no proving no less appealing to the Yankees thus far in the offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This may be a hot take, but not all cooking tools and kitchen gadgets are worth splurging on—even the ones that seem enticing at first.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Art Deco is enticing in art and in theaters, not so much in a home with drooling pets and messy toddlers.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 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
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Easton offers readers a delightful rom-com that is both an enchanting escape and a celebration of unexpected connection and the value of family.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Portugal For a sunny New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a stay on the enchanting island of Porto Santo, part of the Madeira archipelago.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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