as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possessing
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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as in seduction
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Recent Examples of charming
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The Saturday Farmer’s Market was a charming addition, as well.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The area, which also includes Milan and Lake Como, is even trending with travelers this year thanks to its vibrant city life, charming lakefront resorts, and gorgeous villages.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The Saturday Farmer’s Market was a charming addition, as well.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
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The actor has also earned ample acclaim for charismatic turns in The Matador (2005), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Black Bag (2025).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Could this photogenic, moody, charismatic actor carry a movie on his own if needed to?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fass shared a story about pairing younger, digitally fluent employees, steady middle managers, and older employees possessing crystallized wisdom and intelligence.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The seduction of cognitive automation helps explain a worrying pattern: AI tools can boost the productivity of experts but may also actively mislead novices in expertise-heavy fields such as legal services.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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Back in Barcelona, Eva embarks on a new life, single and open to the game of seduction and romance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The work to make merchandise more appealing will continue, Fiddelke said Wednesday.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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For many, simply sitting on the couch at home with a dog by their side remains more appealing than slipping into VR.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 20,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
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Plus, with all due respect, Utah has not proven to be an attractive destination for star free agents.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The 2026’s new lights freshen its exterior appearance, while updates like the crisp HUD and 12.3-inch touch screen add to the appeal of an attractive and accommodating cabin.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Could this bewitching little bag finally cure my overpacking tendencies?—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Still, for all of humankind’s efforts to keep the land in place, the very thing that makes the Outer Banks so bewitching also leaves them entirely exposed to the elements.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Depending on the season, there are dozens of opportunities to harvest nature's bounty in Pungo, an enchanting and unexpected 8,000 acres of farmland just past Sandbridge Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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The result was completely was enchanting, including the brusque Communist-era service.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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