as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
When Carr met with the media, his charisma was evident.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Many Labor members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
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Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
And then the charisma comes with that.
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Jack Holmes,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for charisma
Law Murray,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Many Labor members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
And then the charisma comes with that.
—
Jack Holmes,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for charisma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
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The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction.
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The festival boasts a mix of Hollywood glamor and European cinema pedigree that’s impossible to replicate anywhere else.
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The glamour of the movie and TV business doesn’t hurt either, nor does the growing experiences business.
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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