charisma

noun

kə-ˈriz-mə How to pronounce charisma (audio)
Definition of charismanext
as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction a movie star with great charisma

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Recent Examples of charisma An elfin force of nature with the natural showmanship of someone who takes hospitality seriously, Leo has the charisma to command the loyalty of his fresh-faced staff—and the pragmatism to resent the Labour Party’s business reforms. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026 As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026 If her energetic vibe, strong Latina identity, and bold charisma in her Peleton episodes are any indication, Camila, the singer, is just as fun and relatable. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 Garden faithful, and his skill, tenacity and charisma earned him the admiration of all New Yorkers. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charisma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
  1. charm
  2. appeal
  3. attractiveness
  4. fascination
  5. attraction
  6. glamour
Noun
  • There’s room to dig deeper into each of the characters without losing the play’s lighthearted charm.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hermès then introduced its Rodeo charm in 2005, and Fendi sent its furry Monster charms down the runway in 2013.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • Fahey said the appeal reflects a broader shift in Democratic messaging, away from making Trump the central issue and toward challenging him to deliver on his own economic promises.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Amid all the record’s babbling, cooing, and shouting, this direct appeal feels like finally meeting daine’s eye across a crowded room.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Firstman is recognized by a musclebound music producer dining nearby with a woman of equitable attractiveness.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Write-in answers primarily cited Carrie Coon’s and Morgan Spector’s attractiveness as the reason why.
    — The Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • For Adams, the festival is a reminder of how her fascination with the birds began.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The music itself is frantic and bombastic, exploding her crush into a throbbing, single-minded fascination.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • The cold open was framed as a ride through a budget Halloween haunted attraction, with Grace Reiter and Jeremy Culhane as a couple on a date and Kenan Thompson as a Grim Reaper guide.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The big attractions are the abundance of alligators and, for the luckiest visitors, a river otter or even a bobcat — and the birds.
    — Deborah Green, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • The theme here is Prohibition-era glamour, and the music ranges from Bollywood classics to jazz.
    — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Set against the glamour and mayhem of Miami Swim Week, Miami PI follows a wayward private investigator whose life has gone off course and a combustible former model caught up in a murder case.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of glamour

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