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 instance, the charismatic Hesse was in the key of F Mixolydian.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
Amy was very impressed by Nicolas Coppola, the quietly charismatic and extremely shy nephew of Francis Ford Coppola.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Sam also develops a bond with charismatic local guide Abdullah (El-Masry) whose unlikely friendship offers him the chance to further explore his emotions.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Behind the long ears and charismatic personalities of Arizona's iconic wild burros, their growing numbers are imperiling the future of Sonoran Desert plant life, according to a new study by researchers at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
Amy was very impressed by Nicolas Coppola, the quietly charismatic and extremely shy nephew of Francis Ford Coppola.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Sam also develops a bond with charismatic local guide Abdullah (El-Masry) whose unlikely friendship offers him the chance to further explore his emotions.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Behind the long ears and charismatic personalities of Arizona's iconic wild burros, their growing numbers are imperiling the future of Sonoran Desert plant life, according to a new study by researchers at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, either the Dolphins aren’t an attractive job, nobody wants to work for Ross, or the fact a coach or executive can’t come in and start fresh is a major turnoff.—
Omar Kelly
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is part of a broader trend of insurers and private-credit investors moving deeper into consumer finance as higher interest rates make these assets more attractive.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the state is often seen as a popular retirement destination thanks to its warm weather, tranquil lifestyle and appealing landscapes, that demand also contributes to increasing prices.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sadly, the Volvo EX30 missed its moment to be great, but retains some appealing characteristics.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Channeling the Queen of Pop, Clarkson, 43, mimics the character’s seductive delivery before letting her signature belt soar on the tune’s top notes.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The seductive pull of righteous retribution gives way to a full-on god complex, setting the stage for an extraordinary cautionary tale in the form of a cat-and-mouse procedural.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jarcovjáková makes for a fascinating subject, especially as someone capturing her own emotional dissatisfaction through the contours of her body and face.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Next door, a small museum traces its fascinating journey from prison to protected paradise.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Within the next decade, the enchanting imagism of silent film would be supplanted by the talkie’s emphasis on dialogue and narrative realism, upending the format and studios that had made Keaton a star of the Old Hollywood system.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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