as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a charming man who had no problem winning women's hearts
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as in seduction
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years
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Recent Examples of charming
Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
The comedian waxes nostalgic about his popular Late Night segment and how Rihanna was central to its success
Seth Meyers is among the most charming men on Earth.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
Berea is also home to the historic Boone Tavern, a charming hotel and restaurant owned by Berea College that dates back to the early 20th century and is named for Appalachian pioneer and frontiersman Daniel Boone.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
The comedian waxes nostalgic about his popular Late Night segment and how Rihanna was central to its success
Seth Meyers is among the most charming men on Earth.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
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Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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One of the things that’s very charismatic is madness.—
Andrew Goldman,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, new technologies continue to flood in, each offering the seduction of speed.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Francis Fox, pedophile, is a smug, deceitful middle school English teacher, practiced in the art of seduction and the rewards and punishment psychology of B.F. Skinner.—
Heather Scott Partington,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Fass shared a story about pairing younger, digitally fluent employees, steady middle managers, and older employees possessing crystallized wisdom and intelligence.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Very appealing, nicely balanced with notable typicity, appealing grassy notes and almost no bitterness in the finish; beautifully balanced.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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No, there are no rhythmic waves to watch, but the light reflecting off the water, the passing boats, and the occasional wildlife sighting are just as appealing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Showcasing this kind of innovation made the company more attractive to creative and tech-savvy talent.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For starters, native plants are more attractive to pollinators, but they're also perfectly adapted to local growing conditions and will return year after year with minimal fuss.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Could this bewitching little bag finally cure my overpacking tendencies?—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Still, for all of humankind’s efforts to keep the land in place, the very thing that makes the Outer Banks so bewitching also leaves them entirely exposed to the elements.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Happily, the band’s lineup has remained intact except for one member, and its sublime blend of bluegrass, folk and country is as enchanting as ever.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The interiors are equally enchanting, with a spacious floorpan that makes this rental especially ideal for families.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 May 2025
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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