as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly
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Recent Examples of charismatic
For more than six decades, the Dalai Lama—a charismatic and widely revered Nobel laureate—has unified the Tibetan exile community and boosted the Tibetan cause around the world.
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Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Through his lens, Marshall discovered a different side of the band’s charismatic leader.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The actor has also earned ample acclaim for charismatic turns in The Matador (2005), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Black Bag (2025).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The film remains one of Washington’s most charismatic screen turns.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Through his lens, Marshall discovered a different side of the band’s charismatic leader.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The actor has also earned ample acclaim for charismatic turns in The Matador (2005), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Black Bag (2025).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The film remains one of Washington’s most charismatic screen turns.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They can be used in place of dill leaves or in combination with them for an attractive presentation.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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One of the very attractive features of the amplituhedron, one that was noticed right away by Arkani-Hamed and Trnka, was that these two features, unitarity and locality, are necessary (but not fundamental) consequences that can be derived by using the amplituhedron framework.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So instead of railing against technology, they’re focused on making the physical world as accessible and appealing as possible.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here are the 12 features homebuyers are searching for, and what rooms are most appealing to potentially sell your home fast and boost your property value.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Another top luxury executive who has spent time with de Meo described him as a product-minded, hands-on developer with a seductive personality, good taste and a penchant for expensive watches.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal and power.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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TikTok has turned makeup artist Erin Parsons into a beauty historian for the masses; her fascinating deep dives into the lore of products inspire a kind of nostalgic beauty renaissance.—
Mila Jaroniec,
Allure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, Jupiter’s major moons contain enormous quantities of water — with three of them having more water than even Earth does — and pose fascinating possibilities in the quest for life beyond our own planet.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lineup turns even more enchanting in the first week of the month, as Mercury joins the party just below Venus for around an hour before sunrise.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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