as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly
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Recent Examples of charismatic
Their success can be largely credited to the leadership of the talented and charismatic Qassem Soleimani, head of the Guards’ elite Quds Force.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The charismatic Stewart became synonymous with Mizzou during a terrific career, going 634-333 in 32 seasons at MU and earning a place in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
After years of victories in the name of campesinos, the group and its charismatic leaders seem ready for what’s next.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
He was first introduced as Bobby’s (Eric Graise) charismatic and charming cousin who comes to town to give him a hand.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The charismatic Stewart became synonymous with Mizzou during a terrific career, going 634-333 in 32 seasons at MU and earning a place in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
After years of victories in the name of campesinos, the group and its charismatic leaders seem ready for what’s next.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
He was first introduced as Bobby’s (Eric Graise) charismatic and charming cousin who comes to town to give him a hand.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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Most regions in the country are brimming with high-end hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, but staying at an Airbnb is a very Parent Trap move that gives you a closer connection to the area.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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As charming as this set of tracks is, why release them now?—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Buddhavarapu has a price target of $6 per share and says the stock is too attractive to ignore at current prices.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Considering that this metal was priced over $100 in January, around the same time the price of gold was surging, today's price serves as an attractive, cost-effective opportunity to get started with the metal.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a seductive idea, which Bolloré and Bonnassies spend a painstaking 500 pages trying to support.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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That's really possible, to be, really shiny and seductive in that.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The new five-star luxury hotel in Rome has many stories to tell, but equally fascinating are the stories that are playing out today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s surrounded by big, fascinating ideas rather than functioning as a source of them.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tonight, out of the blue, that magic feeling from long ago returns with this enchanting woman!—
Leo del Aguila,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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