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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
Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Just keep in mind that the original quote emphasized that music has charms.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
To merely dismiss the Sazerac as yet another Old Fashioned variation is to miss its charms.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Novelty cases, chains, and charms that are oversized, brightly colored, and sometimes deliberately impractical have become a visible outlet for self-expression.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
While bag charms, Labubus and tees and hats from local coffee shops gained popularity in 2025, Becker sees more artistry coming back into how consumers express their interests and individuality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
The charms added elegance to the classic sneaker, while embodying the earthiness the singer is known for.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the charms of a bed skirt are many.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
There are two gold D-rings on either side of the smaller strap to attach the longer strap, but it can also be used for purse accessories like bag charms.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
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
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
Just keep in mind that the original quote emphasized that music has charms.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
To merely dismiss the Sazerac as yet another Old Fashioned variation is to miss its charms.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Novelty cases, chains, and charms that are oversized, brightly colored, and sometimes deliberately impractical have become a visible outlet for self-expression.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
While bag charms, Labubus and tees and hats from local coffee shops gained popularity in 2025, Becker sees more artistry coming back into how consumers express their interests and individuality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
The charms added elegance to the classic sneaker, while embodying the earthiness the singer is known for.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the charms of a bed skirt are many.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
There are two gold D-rings on either side of the smaller strap to attach the longer strap, but it can also be used for purse accessories like bag charms.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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Roberto Di Matteo’s time at Chelsea has a case to be one of the weirdest managerial spells of all time.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Joel Thompson, the centuries-old tale of demons, magic spells and a deal with the devil is brought to life with special effects and theatrical stage haze.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bangles, pendants, charms, and earrings feel especially exciting alongside dark patterns and vibrant color palettes.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Though particular and precise in an operating room, Toni possesses a magnetic zest for life and exudes warmth with patients and her students.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Humana possesses structural advantages in CenterWell (their care delivery division) and is focusing on operational efficiencies (aiming for over $100M in savings via AI and outsourcing).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 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
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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
Verb
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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 2 Feb. 2026.
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