as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces
the legendary charmer known as the Pied Piper of Hamelin
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Recent Examples of charmer
Each of them gave a masterful performance—Chalamet a loud blend of comedy and anxiety; Jordan playing twins, one a live-wire charmer and the other more smoldering.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Named our South’s Best City on the Rise in 2024, this coastal charmer has only continued to get better each year since.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
From a 70-year-old charmer in Bay View to Wisconsin’s oldest restaurant with nearly 180 years of history, here are some classic Milwaukee restaurants that are still going strong.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Be prepared to see elements of yourself — and perhaps your own family — while watching this charmer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jesse Andrews was one of the writers on Pixar’s whimsical Italian Riviera fable Luca, a gentle charmer that became a 2021 pandemic casualty, bypassing theaters to go straight to Disney+.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
John, by contrast, was to the manner born, and Kelly plays him as a charmer and a dilletante.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Of the hundreds of white roses to choose from, 'Snowdrift' (shown) shrub rose (also known as 'BAIrift') is a special charmer.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Named our South’s Best City on the Rise in 2024, this coastal charmer has only continued to get better each year since.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
From a 70-year-old charmer in Bay View to Wisconsin’s oldest restaurant with nearly 180 years of history, here are some classic Milwaukee restaurants that are still going strong.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Be prepared to see elements of yourself — and perhaps your own family — while watching this charmer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jesse Andrews was one of the writers on Pixar’s whimsical Italian Riviera fable Luca, a gentle charmer that became a 2021 pandemic casualty, bypassing theaters to go straight to Disney+.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
John, by contrast, was to the manner born, and Kelly plays him as a charmer and a dilletante.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Of the hundreds of white roses to choose from, 'Snowdrift' (shown) shrub rose (also known as 'BAIrift') is a special charmer.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmer
Noun
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Musing about unintended consequences, Oosterhoff mentioned the myth of Pandora’s box and Goethe’s tale of the sorcerer’s apprentice.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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The land of sorcerers, dragons and savagery played out across eight gripping series, drawing millions of viewers into the fictional worlds of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Festivities will include a roving magician, face painting, giveaways, crafts, a scavenger hunt and an interactive wall, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Orlando Boat Show also features a trout pond for young visitors, performances from Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel, a pirate magician and mermaid stilt walkers.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The fantasy series follows the elf mage Frieren, who was part of a band of heroes recognized for defeating the Demon King.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Interspersed throughout the main storyline, sequences depict how Trent Ikithon (Mark Strong) recruited the promising fire mage to join his magic academy, submit to painful experimentations to enhance his power, and eventually groomed him to become a Volstrucker assassin to hunt down dissidents.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Potterheads across the globe will instantly recognize Harry’s not-so-homely house on Privet Drive, his cramped excuse of a bedroom and the endless disdain oozing from the young wizard’s unloving aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Director Meredith Alloway’s feature debut stars Lilly Reinhart as Apple, leader of a group of witches operating out of an upscale mall boutique called Free Eden.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The movie follows Apple (Lili Reinhart), who leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry (Pedretti) and Fig (Alexandra Shipp) at a mall store.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Charmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmer. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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