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
Advocates hope House Bill 1283 will make the state a model for cooperative management of the charismatic and controversial species.
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The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
The skinny, charismatic 19-year-old in the bright yellow shirt knocked off Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinal and Guillermo Canas in the final.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
To the congregation, Rose had been much more than a charismatic preacher.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Set in 1960s and 70s Hawaii, the story centers on a charismatic mob boss who builds a formidable criminal empire, fighting against mainland corporations and rival syndicates while striving to protect his ancestral land.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
The skinny, charismatic 19-year-old in the bright yellow shirt knocked off Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinal and Guillermo Canas in the final.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
To the congregation, Rose had been much more than a charismatic preacher.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Set in 1960s and 70s Hawaii, the story centers on a charismatic mob boss who builds a formidable criminal empire, fighting against mainland corporations and rival syndicates while striving to protect his ancestral land.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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Amsterdam is certainly a must-see city, with its charming canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and the moving Anne Frank House.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When the Heat acquired Andrew Wiggins in the Jimmy Butler trade, one of his appealing qualities was his durability.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Extended Collegiate Careers: With the appealing combination of advanced training facilities and substantial NIL earnings, players may choose to remain in college longer.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the portraits, solitary young women and an androgynous boy, all unconventional beauties, emerge from spaces that feel not just empty but endless: a seductive void.—
Sheldon Pearce,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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The promise of Severance is a seductive one: The titular procedure separates a person’s work self from the rest of their identity, granting them a literal work-life balance.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Join us for this fascinating discussion. Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Each episode of the series was filmed as one continuous shot, which was a fascinating creative choice.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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