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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
Selda Sevencan, Architectural Digest, 9 Nov. 2025
Alongside brand awareness reaching an all-time high, the brand’s product and marketing mix have also undergone enhancement, expanding beyond traditional charms and tapping into digital storytelling and personalised experiences — all part of Lacik’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Mark our words — these beauty bag charms will be their favorite stocking stuffer of 2025.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
With that in mind, consider stacking charms, unique metals, different chain weights, mixing stones, and even materials when layering pieces in your collection (or shopping for new styles).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
In a recent Instagram post, the singer hiked in a pair of acid-wash purple jeans and a matching bra top and a chain belt overloaded with charms.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Luz Martinez’s patients have come to know Valentina’s charms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
To merely dismiss the Sazerac as yet another Old Fashioned variation is to miss its charms.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Even the woman Larry falls for, Gwen (Evelyn Ankers), isn't immune to the animal's evil charms, and the creature nearly chokes the life out of her in one scene.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Then came a pause during the pandemic, when the pair acquired a second home together in Hamburg—where Felipe, whose professional life with a start-up required him to commute between Kentucky, Los Angeles, and New York began to discover the charms of the northern German city.
—Selda Sevencan, Architectural Digest, 9 Nov. 2025
Alongside brand awareness reaching an all-time high, the brand’s product and marketing mix have also undergone enhancement, expanding beyond traditional charms and tapping into digital storytelling and personalised experiences — all part of Lacik’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Mark our words — these beauty bag charms will be their favorite stocking stuffer of 2025.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
With that in mind, consider stacking charms, unique metals, different chain weights, mixing stones, and even materials when layering pieces in your collection (or shopping for new styles).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
In a recent Instagram post, the singer hiked in a pair of acid-wash purple jeans and a matching bra top and a chain belt overloaded with charms.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Luz Martinez’s patients have come to know Valentina’s charms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
To merely dismiss the Sazerac as yet another Old Fashioned variation is to miss its charms.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Even the woman Larry falls for, Gwen (Evelyn Ankers), isn't immune to the animal's evil charms, and the creature nearly chokes the life out of her in one scene.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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Ideally, cuttings should be taken just after roses drop their leaves in fall or immediately before the flower buds begin to break in late winter; however, cuttings can be taken any time in winter as long as gardens aren’t experiencing spells of extreme cold.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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These two Premier League head coaches are under the microscope due to prolonged spells of underwhelming results and performances, operating in increasingly pressurised environments with unhappy fanbases.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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For a significant upgrade, start searching for pendants and wall sconces, which are a bit more complicated to install but can offer a high impact on a space.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 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
Verb
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Warner possesses valuable European sports rights that would require government approvals to sell.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The governor of New York possesses the authority, under the state constitution and the New York City Charter, to remove mayors and other local officials from office.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Underscoring continuity amid the recent changes in creative direction, the core elements of the holiday decorations — being deployed in locations spanning from Beverly Hills to Beijing — can be traced to founder Christian Dior and his fondness for talismans like stars, flowers and butterflies.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Then there’s the story of life, which also really fascinates me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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Kafka’s work still fascinates readers — like Polish filmmaking legend Holland.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Charms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charms. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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