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as in amulets
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
an old cap that I use as a charm for whenever I play softball
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as in spells
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
recited a charm to make the prince fall in love with her
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as in pendants
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist
a dangling charm in the figure of a horse on her bracelet
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as in delights
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possesses
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 charms
Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The brown and cognac shades would be particularly alluring paired with a neutral linen set or breezy dress, and the maritime shell charms are perfect for summer.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 13 June 2026
One of the most talked-about good luck charms is a purse belonging to model and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods, the fiancée of Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Despite a personal video tour from Alec Baldwin showcasing the home many charms and family memories, no sale happened.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
While many flock to the French Riviera and other sophisticated, culturally rich regions of the Mediterranean each summer, knowledgeable world travelers know that Britain’s southern countryside offers charms all its own.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
But subsequent replacement vicars — Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) in Seasons 5-9 and Alphy Kotteram (Rishi Nair) in Seasons 9-11 — each find their way to Geordie’s side, bringing their own charms, detectival insights and personal woes.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
To experience the peak charms of Little Falls, Newman recommends walking around downtown and shopping for handmade and vintage goods at Main Street Antiques Center.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
One part of the show that didn’t align with this viewpoint was the casting of Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a traveling performer from Dorne who charms Dunk, and some on social media have griped about the actress being in the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
As Sophie Baek, the Cinderella-style housemaid of illegitimate birth who charms the latest eligible Bridgerton bachelor, Ha is exquisite.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
In the remote Westfjords, Isafjordur delivers dramatic mountains and a sense of isolation that feels worlds away from the capital, while on the east coast, Seyðisfjörður charms visitors with its artistic culture.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Although there may not be snow on the ground, the area still charms with its Alpine vistas, green meadows, and waterfalls, such as Staubbach Falls, the third-highest waterfall in Switzerland.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Yerin Ha joins the cast as Sophie, a maid who charms the noble Benedict.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
Noun
For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The brown and cognac shades would be particularly alluring paired with a neutral linen set or breezy dress, and the maritime shell charms are perfect for summer.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 13 June 2026
One of the most talked-about good luck charms is a purse belonging to model and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods, the fiancée of Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Despite a personal video tour from Alec Baldwin showcasing the home many charms and family memories, no sale happened.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
While many flock to the French Riviera and other sophisticated, culturally rich regions of the Mediterranean each summer, knowledgeable world travelers know that Britain’s southern countryside offers charms all its own.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
But subsequent replacement vicars — Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) in Seasons 5-9 and Alphy Kotteram (Rishi Nair) in Seasons 9-11 — each find their way to Geordie’s side, bringing their own charms, detectival insights and personal woes.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
To experience the peak charms of Little Falls, Newman recommends walking around downtown and shopping for handmade and vintage goods at Main Street Antiques Center.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Verb
Shawn Hatosy charms the audience during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 11 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
One part of the show that didn’t align with this viewpoint was the casting of Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a traveling performer from Dorne who charms Dunk, and some on social media have griped about the actress being in the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
As Sophie Baek, the Cinderella-style housemaid of illegitimate birth who charms the latest eligible Bridgerton bachelor, Ha is exquisite.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
In the remote Westfjords, Isafjordur delivers dramatic mountains and a sense of isolation that feels worlds away from the capital, while on the east coast, Seyðisfjörður charms visitors with its artistic culture.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Although there may not be snow on the ground, the area still charms with its Alpine vistas, green meadows, and waterfalls, such as Staubbach Falls, the third-highest waterfall in Switzerland.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Yerin Ha joins the cast as Sophie, a maid who charms the noble Benedict.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charms
Noun
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The cache also contained blue faience vessels, miniature ritual jars, amulets shaped like a duck and the Atef Crown, decorative stones, and several pairs of earrings believed to be made of gold.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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Sharp objects like scissors and needles or amulets should be carried by pregnant women or placed near sleeping children to ward off her attacks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Several major cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and New Orleans, could experience ongoing spells of excessive rainfall, especially over the next 48 hours or so, forecasts showed.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Dry spells don’t eliminate them, either.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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According to the company’s website, the business sells precious and semi-precious crystal pendants, carvings and chains.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Say yes to learning that delights your spirit.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The dance goes on for most of the movie, with Naim — who possesses all the naïveté of a teenage boy in love — continuing to hope the person in front of him is the real Ryan.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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While Golday possesses the build at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds to be a productive off-the-ball linebacker, he was targeted in the draft as a prospect with potential to also play on the edge as a pass rusher.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In the dying days of the Russian Empire, highborn ladies would willingly cut the dirty fingernails of the peasant Grigori Rasputin and then sew the clippings onto their dresses like sacred talismans.—
Gerard DeGroot,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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As prospective farmers struggled to clear forests for rice fields in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Malaya, their efforts might have been accompanied by mystical incantations like this invocation against Iblis, the Devil in Islamic tradition.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2026
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Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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There is something about the play Harvey that fascinates me, especially for right now.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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