as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Desmond is wonderful in the part, finding sympathy and just the right amount of bewildered charisma without tipping into caddishness.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
This is the current predicament of Pahlavi, whose royal charisma has never been more on the line.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Your ambition is strong and your ability to impress bosses and people in authority will be successful because of your charisma and enthusiasm.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
For Gen Xers and boomers who came of age during the golden era of action heroes — when a single star could carry a film on charisma and physical prowess alone — Norris occupied a unique space.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
This is the current predicament of Pahlavi, whose royal charisma has never been more on the line.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Your ambition is strong and your ability to impress bosses and people in authority will be successful because of your charisma and enthusiasm.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
For Gen Xers and boomers who came of age during the golden era of action heroes — when a single star could carry a film on charisma and physical prowess alone — Norris occupied a unique space.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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After an appeal of those terms, the arbitrator issued the decision to reinstate Moran on Wednesday.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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South Park and North Park, not wealthy neighborhoods, gained in attractiveness and value over decades because working people bought old houses, fixed and maintained them.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Curated by Alex Gartenfeld, Irma and Norman Braman Artistic Director, alongside Gean Moreno, Director of the Art + Research Center, Perfect Nonsense traces Korine’s enduring fascination with the American teenager, the outsider, and the intersection of celebrity and authenticity.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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New-age has widened to a big-tent genre, evolving from heady subculture to mainstream schlock to avant-garde fascination, and now to chill, low-stakes record collector music.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia's most popular tourist destinations, employs hundreds of workers across attractions, hospitality, and maintenance services.—
CBS News Atlanta digital team,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another attraction to American investors is the English game’s financial chaos, itself exacerbated by the speculative frenzy and dire stakes inherent in promotion/relegation.—
Andrés Martinez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Swift channels Elizabeth Taylor’s glamour on track 2 of 'The Life of a Showgirl'Need a news break?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spanning up to 1,560 square feet, the six Signature Suites are decked out with 19th-century frescoes, gilded salons, marble fireplaces, and tall windows, evoking the glitz and glamor of a bygone era.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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