charms 1 of 2

plural of charm
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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 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

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Recent Examples of charms
Noun
The ballet flats are offered in light pink with tonal trim and blue and white gingham with brown trim, with both pairs featuring dainty bows and gold Larroudé charms. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 My pick for a pair of shoes that can go from summer to fall is these Dolce Vita flats with elegant gold hardware charms on the strap. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 Wallen specializes in whiskey-drunk seductions to skeptical girls who can’t resist his charms. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 In addition to the purse, the toy also features two detachable bag charms inspired by the green and pink Labubu keychains that your dog can play with individually or all together for an enriching and exciting time. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026 Situated on the southern edge of North Carolina’s southernmost hook, which curls around the Neuse River and stretches towards the Atlantic, Beaufort is a historic fishing village that leans into its storied and salty charms. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Fox also shared a more intimate look at her stiletto nails, adorned with ornate miniature cross charms. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Mix and match necklaces, bracelets, charms, huggies and studs to create your perfect stack. ABC News, 13 July 2026 But Merrywood’s charms, both elegant and antiquated, might face the wrecking ball later this year. Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Verb
But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Vibeke charms his in-laws, coos over the baby and, according to Karl’s quick furtive search of her handbag, appears to be taking her meds. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026 Elle Woods, the headstrong sorority girl turned Harvard Law student played by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film, charms her way into the Ivy League law school through relentless studying and an out-of-the-box admissions video essay. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 The resort still charms visitors with a taste of Austria, including its on-site von Trapp Brewery and Alpine-style cheese fondue. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 In the present, Eddie, a book editor, charms everyone in Daphne’s circle, including her mom, who divorced him decades earlier. The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026 While hiding behind humor, fantasy and music, Doody charms his girlfriend, Frenchy, with his silly jokes and innocence. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charms
Noun
  • Supporters hoisted their children toward her or presented her with gifts—amulets, handwritten notes, rosaries, prayer cards.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 23 July 2026
  • Also represented are smaller artifacts, including beads, amulets, and incense burners.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • During those spells, PSG won the Champions League in consecutive seasons, alongside Ligue 1 titles.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Infants have small airways that can get clogged during coughing spells, leading to difficulty breathing and dangerous drops in oxygen.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Smith is especially a fan of vintage alabaster pendants but is all for midcentury pendants in the right circumstances.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
  • This morning, Friend launched a new ad showing two people talking to their Friend pendants about very personal life problems.
    David Imel, The Verge, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Making an Academy Award best short shortlist delights producers.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • In that future, teams may still resemble those of today, only each possesses an AI teammate.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Bringing together buyers, investors, and creators from around the world on one platform in Thailand – and seeing real business agreements emerge — proves that Thai content possesses genuine commercial potential.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • In the end, Sophia kills Elgin and steals most of the talismans that protect the Fromville citizens from the night walkers.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Halloween Horror Nights fans will encounter demonic forces when Book of the Dead incantations are read aloud inside the newest Evil Dead haunted house coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
  • Circe is able, by means of drugs and incantations, to change humans into wolves, lions, and other animals.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Charms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charms. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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