as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Played with oily charisma by Murray Hamilton, the character is still booed to this day.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
If Southgate had the vibe of a geography teacher, Tuchel’s assistant coach has likened his boss’s charisma to that of a movie star.
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Whether that involves unapologetically flirting with your crush or getting (overly)dressed up for the occasion, Venus in Leo encourages you to bask in your unique essence and sparkly charisma.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The Norwegian has enough charisma on the pitch to make anyone fall in love with the game.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
If Southgate had the vibe of a geography teacher, Tuchel’s assistant coach has likened his boss’s charisma to that of a movie star.
—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Whether that involves unapologetically flirting with your crush or getting (overly)dressed up for the occasion, Venus in Leo encourages you to bask in your unique essence and sparkly charisma.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The Norwegian has enough charisma on the pitch to make anyone fall in love with the game.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for charisma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
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For some at-home converts, knowing exactly what is in their polish, and being able to choose alternatives, is part of the appeal.
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First came a federal court settlement requiring 1,200 units to be built (about half are now completed), then a second lawsuit resulted in an order to add 2,500 more, a ruling now under appeal.
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.
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The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
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Back home in the States, the fascination only grew.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges.
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The room is engulfing in its mid-century glamour, down to the red carpet and lavishly spaced tables that keep the room quiet and conversations private.
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Despite outward appearances of glamour during festival premieres, award shows, and press tours, their behind-the-scenes realities are much different.
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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