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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Tourists can come do a tour of the art district, learn how to spray paint a mural or make their own custom bag charms at leather shop Atomic Freedom.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Launched by social media influencer Gstaad Guy in 2024, Poubel produces modular jewelry centered around playful, emoji-like charms.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Using accessories, like belts, charms, or silk scarves, as a way to accentuate the waistband is a great layering trick that will give interest without adding too much volume.
—Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, the collaboration is expanding, with new shoes and charms set to launch later this week.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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
When an actor charms the pants off us, nothing, especially a writer with a ballpoint pen and bad hair, can persuade us to put them back on.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
In Charleston, Leaving Nostalgia Behind The Holy City's complicated history has sometimes been eclipsed by its myriad Southern charms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Tourists can come do a tour of the art district, learn how to spray paint a mural or make their own custom bag charms at leather shop Atomic Freedom.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Launched by social media influencer Gstaad Guy in 2024, Poubel produces modular jewelry centered around playful, emoji-like charms.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Using accessories, like belts, charms, or silk scarves, as a way to accentuate the waistband is a great layering trick that will give interest without adding too much volume.
—Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, the collaboration is expanding, with new shoes and charms set to launch later this week.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
When an actor charms the pants off us, nothing, especially a writer with a ballpoint pen and bad hair, can persuade us to put them back on.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charms
Noun
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The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
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Liverpool may again spend long spells without the ball.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to watch matches at Arrowhead (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the event), go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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When humming on both ends of the court, Michigan possesses a gear everyone else can only wish for.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rising second-year stars Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson can stretch the field, but neither possesses the blazing speed of Singleton — a former Georgia 6A state champion at 100 and 400 meters.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Carved from whale bones, reindeer antlers and walrus tusks, these fierce talismans are vengeful spirits traditionally created by shamans to destroy enemies.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Justin, the believer, is instantly alarmed by how these eerie tapes escalate from cute banter to ghostly crying babies and backward incantations.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite being so vocal, Cudi still retains a mystique quality that fascinates fans.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Charms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charms. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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