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 seduction
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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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Recent Examples of charming
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Rick Steves Rick Steves’ Europe Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Slowly, the feline warmed up to visitors, charming them with his gentle personality.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
There are few similarities between that performance and Pfeiffer’s broader, funnier turn in Margo’s Got Money Troubles, an Apple series that also features Kidman at her loosest and most charming.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Rick Steves Rick Steves’ Europe Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Keep reading for more of our favorite charming finds below—all under $30.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
There’s even a growing market for clunky-but-charming mini cathode-ray-style TVs — and boomboxes with streaming capability.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Slowly, the feline warmed up to visitors, charming them with his gentle personality.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
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Ultimately, Odom comes off as a charismatic but troubled figure who still faces an uncertain future.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Both species are highly charismatic megafauna.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Divine Dancers duology comes to a close as immortal celestial dancer Meneka attempts to hide from her divine fate with mortal sage Kaushika, with whom seduction turned to genuine love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Scripted by Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie (partners in life and in filmmaking), these words of seduction are music to the ears of a lonely Gravedigger (Glowicki), who has been formulating a perfume to cover up her corpse-like stench.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Machado was arrested on suspicion of 26 charges, including seven murder counts, two counts of making false returns or statements and four counts of possessing an assault weapon, according to Yolo County jail workers.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bill would also increase the personal possession limit for buying and possessing recreational pot from one to two ounces – something the state’s consumers and law enforcement agencies don’t need.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are few things more on trend than grass-alternative lawns right now; between wanting something lower maintenance and lower cost, different options like clover, chamomile, and creeping thyme are looking much more appealing to the average homeowner.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bradley Beal, DeMar DeRozan, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant — twice — all have been linked to Heat pursuits in recent years, none of the wooing reaching fruition.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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And Mike's wooing was not initially reciprocated – Claire was married, divorcing her first husband, Rachel and Dayna's father, when Dayna was a baby.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some of the handsomest costumes ever seen in Augusta were only eclipsed by the bright eyes and bewitching smiles.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a sprinkle of '80s nonsensical wit, Splash is an easy-breezy watch that finds its place in the sun by being ridiculously campy while grounding itself in earnestness, thanks to Hanks and Hannah's bewitching lead performances.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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