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
In my opinion, one of the best-, if not the best-looking, guys there, and very charismatic and successful and all of those things.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
Vitello, 47, is energetic and charismatic.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Trimmer is not always the most charismatic leader.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 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, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
Vitello, 47, is energetic and charismatic.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Trimmer is not always the most charismatic leader.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 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, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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And best of all, in my opinion, the old Writers Bar, which was barely a bar at all and hardly worth writing about, has been shifted to the front of the main building, greatly expanded and transformed into one of the most charming bars in a city that is full of charming bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 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
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There was also seductive tenderness in the work’s bluesy episodes.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The airy melted Hokkaido potato dish with chawanmushi, lightly pickled spring onion, and Cristal caviar was seductive and unexpected.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The most fascinating song on ARIRANG features little more than 98 seconds of silence.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Matera offers the rare combination of a jaw-dropping destination that kids will actually find fascinating, without the overwhelming crowds or costs of Italy’s most famous cities.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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