as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Your ambition is strong and your ability to impress bosses and people in authority will be successful because of your charisma and enthusiasm.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s thanks, in part, to his pairing of uncompromising leftism with alpha-male charisma and aesthetics—and having giant biceps.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
For Gen Xers and boomers who came of age during the golden era of action heroes — when a single star could carry a film on charisma and physical prowess alone — Norris occupied a unique space.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Charlie Kirk had it all — charisma, faith, respect for everyone… His legacy is just beginning.
—John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s thanks, in part, to his pairing of uncompromising leftism with alpha-male charisma and aesthetics—and having giant biceps.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
For Gen Xers and boomers who came of age during the golden era of action heroes — when a single star could carry a film on charisma and physical prowess alone — Norris occupied a unique space.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Charlie Kirk had it all — charisma, faith, respect for everyone… His legacy is just beginning.
—John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
Noun
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Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For both the academy and AEG, which owns and operates the complex, the appeal is in keeping everything in one place — arrivals, ceremony, the Governors Ball and afterparties — rather than spreading events across multiple locations.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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The emotional appeal and audience desire for wholesome content contributed to the spread.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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South Park and North Park, not wealthy neighborhoods, gained in attractiveness and value over decades because working people bought old houses, fixed and maintained them.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Twins are another matter altogether, an object of intense fascination and suspicion.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Human fascination with bottlenose dolphins goes back thousands of years, at least as early as Greek mythology.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit will be located on the ground floor of the Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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For families, being close to attractions means fewer meltdowns in transit and more time actually enjoying the destination.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Swift channels Elizabeth Taylor’s glamour on track 2 of 'The Life of a Showgirl'Need a news break?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spanning up to 1,560 square feet, the six Signature Suites are decked out with 19th-century frescoes, gilded salons, marble fireplaces, and tall windows, evoking the glitz and glamor of a bygone era.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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