CHARISMA Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

charisma

noun

kə-ˈriz-mə

Definition of charisma

as in charm

the power of irresistible attraction a movie star with great charisma

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Recent Examples of charisma His old-fashioned movie-star charisma has a bracing cut-the-crap terseness. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Ruled by the sun and symbolized by the lion, the fire sign is associated with confidence, charisma, and a natural love of socializing and looking good while doing so. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Renowned for her beauty, charisma, and emotional depth onscreen, Wood tragically drowned off the coast of California’s Santa Catalina Island in 1981 at the age of 43. — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 Pulisic has never seemed overly comfortable in the role that was thrust upon him, and as his charisma-free walk-on in that Wells Fargo spot suggests, perhaps certain trappings of superstardom will never be a good fit for the AC Milan player. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for charisma

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Noun

Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth captures the Old World charm of a European alpine village with its wooden Bavarian architecture, German food like brats and schnitzel, and even its own Oktoberfest.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Dix was a baseball prodigy too cocky and flashy for his own good who now coasts through life on his long-ago heroics coupled with charm and an undeserved diet of luck.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of charm

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An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The same actions that increase a business’s attractiveness to buyers also improve efficiency, strengthen profitability, reduce risk and create more freedom for the owner today.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of attractiveness

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The Sun in your sign opposes Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing intensity to agreements, attraction, conflict, and the way others respond to your confidence.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
As big of an attraction as the course is at Kukui’ula, sustainability is front-and-center around the 1,010-acre property.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of attraction

Noun

From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Now Belafonte is holding Carson’s microphone himself, exuding gravitas and glamour.

— Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of glamour

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