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
In Istanbul, Imamoglu emerged as a popular and charismatic figure who many felt could successfully topple Erdogan.
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ABC News, 24 May 2026
In Istanbul, Imamoglu emerged as a popular and charismatic figure who many believed could defeat Erdogan.
—Cinar Kiper, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
In this realm, the role of the charismatic influencer bifurcates.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Beyond the thrill of the catch, Tia Clark’s charismatic presence keeps the experience engaging and deeply memorable.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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ABC News, 24 May 2026
In Istanbul, Imamoglu emerged as a popular and charismatic figure who many believed could defeat Erdogan.
—Cinar Kiper, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
In this realm, the role of the charismatic influencer bifurcates.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Beyond the thrill of the catch, Tia Clark’s charismatic presence keeps the experience engaging and deeply memorable.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Logistics, in particular, has become an attractive sector for deployment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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This decision unfortunately led to more jokes and tongue planted firmly in cheek (akin to the slapstick reshooting of Superman II by Richard Lester for a more child-appealing and less ambitious approach than Richard Donner’s own Superman II footage before he was fired from the project).—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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While the image of oysters on a sunny summer patio is appealing, Jackson says the best ones come from late October through March, when the water is at its coldest.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The grand dame of Morocco is as fabulous and seductive as ever.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There’s something both startling and seductive about such forthrightness.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The records detail fascinating biographical information such as the town the immigrants were from, their ages, heights, even eye and hair colors, plus their occupation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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While diet and exercise have always been center stage in any discussion about better health, sleep has had a fascinating glow-up in recent years.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Not your average octopus Octopuses are enchanting creatures, said Jim Barry, senior scientist at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California, who was not involved with the study.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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However, an enchanting nightclub singer, Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li), and a case involving World War I veterans imbued with strange powers, pulls him back into action.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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