as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
What separates effective leaders isn't confidence, charisma, or speed.
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Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Baxter’s soft-spoken but unimpeachable authority finds its perfect match in Abbott’s outwardly passionate charisma.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
In effect, the role is that of an actor, and Moura’s charisma and that of his character converge.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Baxter’s soft-spoken but unimpeachable authority finds its perfect match in Abbott’s outwardly passionate charisma.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
In effect, the role is that of an actor, and Moura’s charisma and that of his character converge.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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But Davos of course goes beyond powdery slopes, clean air, and winter charm.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bag, which has the Michael Kors signature logo printed on the inside of the fabric strap, is also compatible with the brand’s many add-on charms.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, the Swiss Federal Tribunal, Switzerland's highest court, announced the approval of Chiles' appeal.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But hotels are only part of the appeal.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2026
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Part of the fascination may also come from the fact that the Ford Fiesta is no longer in production, giving the clip an unexpected nostalgic edge.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Grant, increasingly averse to crowds and scrutiny, retreated from the spectacle even as public fascination intensified.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
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And in the sweetest bit of romance so far, Lady Bridgerton herself seems one step closer to acting on her attraction to Lady Danbury's brother Lord Anderson (Daniel Francis), with the two sharing a (scandalous) moment of hand-holding at the ball.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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With more than 150 wineries, the valley is now the region’s top attraction.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Classics Get New Energy Among the sequins, rock glamour, and hints of androgyny on the runway, the elements of classic menswear – and the men who still inspire designers today – took center stage for some designers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The brothers operated in the glitz and glamour of the Hamptons and South Beach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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