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
But Tatum is more than just your garden-variety charmer.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Even an effortless charmer like Glen Powell can have awkward encounters with other celebrities.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Bellwether is a fitting name for this charmer; the old-but-new sensibilities here set the standard for low-country luxury with eyes trained on both the present and the past.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Is this good-looking charmer really the Game Maker?
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
An absolute charmer, the film is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Unfolding on a literal giant storybook of a set, with an aesthetic somewhere between Dalí and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Color Theories is a complete charmer, witty and whimsical in equal measure.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
In his office before the game, Murphy was his usual self, an 80-grade baseball charmer of the highest order.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Spot is a lover, charmer and all-around playful boy.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Even an effortless charmer like Glen Powell can have awkward encounters with other celebrities.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Bellwether is a fitting name for this charmer; the old-but-new sensibilities here set the standard for low-country luxury with eyes trained on both the present and the past.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Is this good-looking charmer really the Game Maker?
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
An absolute charmer, the film is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Unfolding on a literal giant storybook of a set, with an aesthetic somewhere between Dalí and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Color Theories is a complete charmer, witty and whimsical in equal measure.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
In his office before the game, Murphy was his usual self, an 80-grade baseball charmer of the highest order.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Spot is a lover, charmer and all-around playful boy.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmer
Noun
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With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, the film series follows a group of street magicians — played by Eisenberg, Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco — who famously use tricks to steal from the wealthy.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Miles the magician Since her arrival in Fort Worth, Miles has brought the same flair and showmanship on the court that helped make her one of the biggest names in college basketball.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With Istredd’s sacrifice on the other side of the portal complete, Yennefer’s army teleports behind Vilgefortz, and with the advantage lost, the mage retreats to fight another day.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Separated from his lover, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and his adoptive daughter, Ciri (Freya Allan), Geralt has been severely injured by the evil mage Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Filming has been ongoing for months in the UK on the Harry Potter series, which will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Hogwarts wizard.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most witches are women, but there are some men, too, like Julien Mayfair.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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From the outside, the place looks like like something out of a fairy tale, where a witch in the woods might plump up kids for a meal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Charmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmer. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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