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 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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as in seduction
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Recent Examples of charming
Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Their most timeless feature is Jack Antonoff, a bandleader who was charming, comedic, and above all relaxed.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
And if floral patterns aren’t your style, check out these other charming quilted throw options that are all under $50 right now, including an Eddie Bauer blanket and a solid option from Madison Park.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
Irish actor Daryl McCormack plays the key role of Charles Bingley, a wealthy, attractive, and thoroughly charming potential suitor for the Bennet sisters.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Viewed today, its mid-budget sci-fi aesthetic comes off as quaint but charming.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Their most timeless feature is Jack Antonoff, a bandleader who was charming, comedic, and above all relaxed.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
And if floral patterns aren’t your style, check out these other charming quilted throw options that are all under $50 right now, including an Eddie Bauer blanket and a solid option from Madison Park.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
Irish actor Daryl McCormack plays the key role of Charles Bingley, a wealthy, attractive, and thoroughly charming potential suitor for the Bennet sisters.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charming
Adjective
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Williams, the charismatic GM of the 76ers, left his gig in Philly to lead Orlando’s expansion push.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruben Amorim's charismatic way of speaking also helps.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 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
Noun
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As with Mozart, Renoir’s overt effervescence offers a fanciful tour of a charming hell on earth—and tempts viewers with its seductions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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For Wheezy’s seduction to have worked, Felix had to let himself be seduced.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Others court employees with improved amenities and greater schedule autonomy, aiming to make office time more appealing than mandatory.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Birdbaths are hotspots for transmission between prey species, especially in hot summer months when the water is more appealing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2013, the Edinburgh accessories brand has been building out a global business that offers artisanal leather products at attractive price points.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program was created to help providers afford to offer workers attractive benefits with the hopes of keeping them in the field.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 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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Today, the estate has been meticulously preserved as a museum, offering visitors a rare peek into Miami’s Gilded Age and a chance to wander one of the most enchanting historic estates in the South.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The park is best visited in spring or fall for mild weather, though the park is also pretty enchanting in the winter.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charming. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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