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charming

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noun

charming

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verb

present participle of charm

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Recent Examples of charming
Adjective
Yet one thing is certain: some of the most romantic getaways are in charming New England, from quaint Kennebunkport’s annual celebration of love to Newport’s romantic hotels. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 After charming audiences as a red carpet host during the 2023 Oscars, Ashley Graham will return to those duties as the host of WWD’s red carpet livestream at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024 One of the world’s great drinking cities, Belfast and its charming, chaotic pub scene is a perfect breeding ground for poitín’s revival — something that Dave Mulligan, the owner of Bán Poitín, noted while perfecting the Belfast Coffee recipe. Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024 From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for charming 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
  • Leadership style during the excitement phase is charismatic, rallying and bold.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The veteran action star is convincing and charismatic as a cop who quits the force to become a crusading Department of Justice prosecutor but is let down by a screenplay that’s prone to bouts of melodrama in and out of the courtroom.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Highly selective gifts for everyone on your list Shop Guest Edit Jennifer Zuccarini’s Favorite Things The founder of Fleur du Mal lingerie and fashion believes in sophisticated seduction and provocative wit.
    airmail.news, airmail.news, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Even worse, his seduction involves telling the truth (though sometimes with unforeseen consequences).
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me.
    Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • What’s so enchanting and frustrating about American life is that there are so many examples of people who did work hard and did make it and achieve success.
    Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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