CHARMS Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

charms 1 of 2

noun

plural of charm

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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charms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of charm

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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blesses

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Recent Examples of charms

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

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
Natron bubbling out of pale saline lakes in the Wadi Natron (west of the Nile) was used in making the blue glaze faience for amulets such as Taweret’s and the scarab beetles such as those produced in a delta factory.

— Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025