as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possessing
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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as in seduction
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Recent Examples of charming
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
There’s something undeniably aesthetically pleasing and charming about cleaning and garden tools made from natural materials.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
Yet each performance feels angled at a slightly different degree, one distinct acting turn making all the difference between a charming scoundrel, a depressed artist, a loyal sidekick, an aloof intellectual, or a precocious kid.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep.
Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Verb
The humor’s often dry, particularly in the hugely charming rapport between the DEA agents, but Bennett, Hely, and company are also smart about when and how much to deploy jokes.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
There’s something undeniably aesthetically pleasing and charming about cleaning and garden tools made from natural materials.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
Yet each performance feels angled at a slightly different degree, one distinct acting turn making all the difference between a charming scoundrel, a depressed artist, a loyal sidekick, an aloof intellectual, or a precocious kid.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep.
Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
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Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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Pitt is there to glower and exude experience, and Idris brims with youthful, charismatic arrogance.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Fass shared a story about pairing younger, digitally fluent employees, steady middle managers, and older employees possessing crystallized wisdom and intelligence.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Buerge explained that this sonic seduction was by design.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Her makeup was peak ’70s seduction—think smokey eyeshadow swept above the crease, lashes that flirted with the camera, and lips glossed to perfection.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This debt burden, coupled with regulatory scrutiny in the U.K., renders an acquisition less appealing for U.S. supermajors who value financial flexibility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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England and India will go head-to-head over the next six weeks without the cricketing royalty of James Anderson or Virat Kohli for the first time in two decades, but that does not make the five-Test series any less appealing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Robert, who turns 28 on Aug. 3, is somewhat more attractive, a plus defender in center who has stolen 21 bases in 26 attempts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Grocery stores operate on the thinnest of margins and chic or attractive has nothing to do with marketing commodities like eggs and bread.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Could this bewitching little bag finally cure my overpacking tendencies?—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Still, for all of humankind’s efforts to keep the land in place, the very thing that makes the Outer Banks so bewitching also leaves them entirely exposed to the elements.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Known for its enchanting floral scent, this number instantly absorbs into the skin and locks in moisture.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the movie sports the same lively visual style as Chomet’s earlier work, which is by far its best quality (Stefano Bollani’s enchanting score is another of its strengths).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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