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
Still, Connie said that when Griffin and Parker first began dating, Parker was pleasant and charismatic.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The actors are warm, charismatic, and emotionally present.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Who knew footballers could be so charismatic?
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 10 June 2026
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The actors are warm, charismatic, and emotionally present.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Who knew footballers could be so charismatic?
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for charismatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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But fewer focus expressly on overall Cuban coffee identity like Buena Gente, the charming Decatur shop whose casual walk-up counter brings to mind the quick-window-service ventanitas of Miami and Havana.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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What to do nearby The properties are located on the best slice of beachfront real estate in Providenciales, consisting of charming, bright pink parasails and loungers, plentiful white-sand beaches and turquoise water, and direct access to shops and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The idea of waking up beside a beach or beneath a mountain is understandably appealing, but visitors should be careful not to confuse freedom with entitlement.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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By probing his triple role as author, anthropologist and cult leader, the book asks why Americans hunger for seductive spiritual hoaxes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Although not being anyone’s main focus this summer, the Golden Boot race is proving to be a fascinating subplot that will have plenty of twists and turns before the final next month.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Both teams have already confirmed their place in the round of 32 and that game on Friday June 26 (3pm ET) will be a fascinating watch.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Sergei Diaghilev’s production of Cléopâtre for Les Ballets Russes from 1909 and Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 fueled the beginning of the jeweler’s enchanting creations inspired by the lost civilization.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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