as in enchanted
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
you must be living a charmed life if you haven't caught the flu that's going around
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as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possessed
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 charmed
Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Gold is for the Getty money, but also the charmed life of California high society.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Then again, Ortiz has been pretty charmed this weekend with five winners on Friday, including the Oaks, and five seconds in 11 mounts Saturday before capping it with the Derby.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Adjective
Our fearless heroine gets into all sorts of trouble, and what started out as a charmed vacation ends up becoming a horrific, picaresque nightmare.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Gold is for the Getty money, but also the charmed life of California high society.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
On tour, he was charmed by the vibrancy of the New York scene—and by Diona.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Then again, Ortiz has been pretty charmed this weekend with five winners on Friday, including the Oaks, and five seconds in 11 mounts Saturday before capping it with the Derby.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmed
Adjective
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Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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First opened in 2019, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure takes riders on a journey deep into the Forbidden Forest on an enchanted motorcycle.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Verb
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But he’s always been fascinated by this heroine’s story.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Like many of the men who performed the role, Byers – who possessed a big personality and gregarious sense of humor — was a fan favorite.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Authorities said Pleisse received, tried to receive and possessed child pornography several times between July 2024 and April 2025.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of YouTube, the world’s biggest streaming platform is also with us today, as five of its top creators/producers/hosts discuss the magic sauce of making their popular shows.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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The moment is going to feel like a small magic trick.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Sealed by consuming a mushroom that sprung from the snowy, barren land (as seen in last week’s episode), Richard’s devilish pact cursed Widow’s Bay for the foreseeable future, binding all those born on it to its grounds — those who try to leave face immediate death beyond its watery borders.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Danhausen cursed the Cavaliers, much to the chagrin of Cleveland sports fan The Miz.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The earlier one is a showcase for Aidy Bryant, but Keaton takes center stage in this kid’s-show sendup, where it’s gradually revealed that the magical world the childlike host has created for himself has sinister undertones (as well as unpaid bills).—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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The whole resort has a magical feel to it–something like an imaginative, culturally-rich dreamland for thoughtful travelers who appreciate the elegance and joy of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Relief pitcher Toby Scheidt enticed Gavin Kelly into a fly ball to right field.—
Gary Bedore
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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No pitcher in baseball has enticed hitters to chase this season at a higher rate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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“Charmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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