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as in amulets
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
an old cap that I use as a charm for whenever I play softball
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as in spells
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
recited a charm to make the prince fall in love with her
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as in pendants
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist
a dangling charm in the figure of a horse on her bracelet
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as in fascinates
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possesses
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 charms
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Don’t let its good looks blind you to the charms of its ICE powertrain, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
River cruising is still a more sedate, tradition-minded market compared with ocean cruising, and some travelers may prefer the quieter charms of existing lines.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Praise be, there are fiction writers who can capture the bodies and souls of completely normal individuals, their uniqueness, charms, highs and lows.
—The Know, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
But peace and sometimes, a sense of total seclusion, add to its charms.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
That Jay Kelly’s flaws clash against George Clooney’s charms is precisely the point, of course — one is simply no match for the other.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
The keychains feature large letters, punctuation or symbols along with metal charms of the Labubus representing the letter.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The movie still has its charms, most of which come from Michael Keaton in the lead role, who was firmly in the fun, scuzzy, Pittsburgh period of his career.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
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Tyla also wore coordinating chains around her waist, which dropped with gold medallion charms in numerous tiers.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Don’t let its good looks blind you to the charms of its ICE powertrain, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
River cruising is still a more sedate, tradition-minded market compared with ocean cruising, and some travelers may prefer the quieter charms of existing lines.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Praise be, there are fiction writers who can capture the bodies and souls of completely normal individuals, their uniqueness, charms, highs and lows.
—The Know, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
But peace and sometimes, a sense of total seclusion, add to its charms.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
That Jay Kelly’s flaws clash against George Clooney’s charms is precisely the point, of course — one is simply no match for the other.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
The keychains feature large letters, punctuation or symbols along with metal charms of the Labubus representing the letter.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The movie still has its charms, most of which come from Michael Keaton in the lead role, who was firmly in the fun, scuzzy, Pittsburgh period of his career.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charms
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Russian forces had also taken old icons and books, a Polovtsian saber, Scythian bronze items, buckles, amulets, temple rings, axes and arrowheads from the times of Kievan Rus, the first East Slavic state, established between the 9th and 13th centuries.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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The installation reimagines this tradition with 200 ancient amulets from across time and all corners of the globe, that can be seen in museums worldwide, representing Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Viking, Islamic, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Celtic, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian traditions.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Players slot in cards on these boards for everything from background, heritage, equipment and spells.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Recluse Increased the offensive spells attack power of Magic Cocktail.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For bonus points, layer lighting like pendants and sconces for visual interest and extra soft light.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Is there one that particularly fascinates you?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes the Essex Hellhound possesses a man.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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To the companies still clinging to org charts like talismans, this might feel threatening.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Making amends After escaping his captors, regaining his talismans, tracking down the rogue Corinthian (Boyd Holbrook), and dealing with a Vortex, S2 finds Morpheus (Tom Sturridge) rebuilding the Dreaming, which had fallen into disrepair during his long absence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
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There’s a little bit of mystery with the spirits, incantations and rituals.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Charms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charms. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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