as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Youth, velocity, charisma, and undeniable star power—the film itself became a rallying cry for a new crowd of Shakespeare movies, often cast with Hollywood’s young royalty and geared toward mainstream audiences.
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Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Being able to take on those roles with the same charisma was very fascinating and attractive to me.
—Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Likewise, physical attractiveness, social rank, and charisma may influence our choice of partner without however boosting our relationship satisfaction down the line.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The braggadocio, the charisma and the grit underneath it all is what the city remembered of Henderson, who died at 65, days shy of his birthday on Christmas.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Being able to take on those roles with the same charisma was very fascinating and attractive to me.
—Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Likewise, physical attractiveness, social rank, and charisma may influence our choice of partner without however boosting our relationship satisfaction down the line.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The braggadocio, the charisma and the grit underneath it all is what the city remembered of Henderson, who died at 65, days shy of his birthday on Christmas.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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Anne Hathaway brought her sparkly charm to the story of a fortysomething gallerist mom who falls for the Harry Styles-esque singer in a boy band.Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Romance novels continue to be high sellers with a cross-genre appeal: One of the most popular and bestselling series in the fantasy genre, for example, is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear TikTok’s appeal for an emergency injunction blocking a federal law — the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — that will ban the popular video app unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the hours following his death, a fascination grew around who his assailant might be, what the motives were.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
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How to Build a Legacy to Die For isn’t about morbid fascination but about thoughtful planning.Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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The $11 million area will feature new rides, attractions and dining options along with themes that showcase the park's Kentucky roots.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the busiest shopping period of the year, between Black Friday and Christmas, customers were enticed to sign up for Amazon Prime with the attraction of live Premier League through their streaming platform.Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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This year, Jennifer Lawrence has redefined mom-to-be fashion—bringing impeccable glamour to the red carpet as her baby bump continues to grow.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Four Seasons Hotel Boston, a 2023 World's Best Awards winner, offers unrivaled glamour in one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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