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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
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
There, guests are invited to make their own unique slime creations using a variety of slime textures, colors, scents and charms.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Leung’s nails brought the maximalism, with beads and plastic charms glued on top.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the pros, Steamboat Springs offers its own distinct Colorado charms filled with Western heritage and ease.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Pull Up By Boat—or Car One of the restaurant’s enduring charms is its accessibility from the water.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Choose from charms like hearts, strawberries, desserts, and even a little cupid.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
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
First stop is the Skiatook Municipal Courthouse, where Wendell charms an exhausted clerk into finding him an atlas from before 1950.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 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
There’s no denying that Gen Z loves quirky accessories—from bag charms to sculptural styles—and this Le Pliage shoulder bag is full of personality.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
There, guests are invited to make their own unique slime creations using a variety of slime textures, colors, scents and charms.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Leung’s nails brought the maximalism, with beads and plastic charms glued on top.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the pros, Steamboat Springs offers its own distinct Colorado charms filled with Western heritage and ease.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Pull Up By Boat—or Car One of the restaurant’s enduring charms is its accessibility from the water.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Choose from charms like hearts, strawberries, desserts, and even a little cupid.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
First stop is the Skiatook Municipal Courthouse, where Wendell charms an exhausted clerk into finding him an atlas from before 1950.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 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
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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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Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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After his loan spells at Dordrecht and Den Haag, Summerville’s ambition was to play for his boyhood club, but an altercation prevented him from doing so, as ex-team-mate Robin Polly recalls.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Spring bulbs start to produce roots as soon as they're planted in the soil in fall, and some of their leafy shoots may appear above ground during warm spells in winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Shell pendants popped up at Dries Van Noten, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren (which also dressed models in sprays of pearls).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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For those seeking something other than belt buckles, the company also makes bracelets, cuff links, pendants, necklaces and rings as well as alligator leather belts to hold those intricate buckles.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Victims require an advocate who possesses equal expertise to the teams that corporations and insurers use to safeguard their interests.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian possesses industry-leading assets, leading the industry in investment-per-berth and featuring a premium cabin mix and compelling onboard amenities.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Such talismans blended Africa and the Americas, bringing together old and new practices, beliefs, and objects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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There’s a little bit of mystery with the spirits, incantations and rituals.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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How golfers rely on — and leverage — technology fascinates Skenes, from the numbers culled relative to swing speed and ball flight to how their bodies must be in sync to generate so much club speed.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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What fascinates me as a writer is what is sometimes left out of the historical record, what gets tucked away in odd places.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Charms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charms. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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