as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
Howard brings the intangibles, often lauded for his leadership, charisma and ability to win a room.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The musical numbers are dazzling, with Jaafar Jackson capturing his uncle’s incredible talent and charisma.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Their charisma is their currency, and Daphne knows exactly how to use it.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Adept at skilfully maneuvering guests and their belongings around the estate’s cobbles and dirt tracks on golf buggies, Sao Lourenco’s energetic team of young, enthusiastic staff provide warm-hearted service with care and charisma.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The musical numbers are dazzling, with Jaafar Jackson capturing his uncle’s incredible talent and charisma.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Their charisma is their currency, and Daphne knows exactly how to use it.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Adept at skilfully maneuvering guests and their belongings around the estate’s cobbles and dirt tracks on golf buggies, Sao Lourenco’s energetic team of young, enthusiastic staff provide warm-hearted service with care and charisma.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
Noun
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The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Beyond the affable urgency of his demeanor, there are other reasons for Attenborough’s unfailing appeal.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The court is considering an appeal of a lower-court judge’s ruling that the amendment is invalid because lawmakers violated procedural requirements.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Kenya’s data center market is projected to triple to $805 million by 2031, according to a new report, with the country’s renewable energy mix among the factors boosting its attractiveness.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Even the furniture in this place got a feature in Vogue—Bieber is that much of a source of fascination.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Her off-court advocacy, as much as her on-court play, has made Collier the subject of fascination to fans.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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The main musical attractions were the B-52s, Devo, Danny Elfman and Puddles Pity Party, taking turns fronting a 10-piece big band led by Mark Mothersbaugh — and with Fred Armisen on drums — that nimbly navigated between exotica and some fairly fierce garage-rock.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The Komodo dragon, among the world’s most iconic animals and now a major ecotourist attraction for Indonesia, clings to a precarious existence in its island realm.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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But Cannes won’t be completely devoid of glamour.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The first Devil Wears Prada was about a makeover, glamour, things like that.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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