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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
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Storm Reid and Bella Hadid are also fans of the silhouette, spotted at fashion week or personalizing theirs with whimsical bag charms.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
We’re not used to seeing this sort of voice set free in New Orleans, and that fact is part of Lemann’s considerable charms.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Even an off-brand Hardy has its charms.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In Charleston, Leaving Nostalgia Behind The Holy City's complicated history has sometimes been eclipsed by its myriad Southern charms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Effortlessly glamorous but never overdone, the Dolce Vita Relan Mary Jane Flats channel brighter days ahead with a quartet of metallic gold charms for subtle, polished shine.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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
Coach has also leaned into the customization craze with the creation of dozens of bag charms, some priced as low as $20.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Storm Reid and Bella Hadid are also fans of the silhouette, spotted at fashion week or personalizing theirs with whimsical bag charms.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
We’re not used to seeing this sort of voice set free in New Orleans, and that fact is part of Lemann’s considerable charms.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Even an off-brand Hardy has its charms.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In Charleston, Leaving Nostalgia Behind The Holy City's complicated history has sometimes been eclipsed by its myriad Southern charms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Effortlessly glamorous but never overdone, the Dolce Vita Relan Mary Jane Flats channel brighter days ahead with a quartet of metallic gold charms for subtle, polished shine.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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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The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Coach Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022 after spells with Manchester United, Hoffenheim, Schalke and Stuttgart and Leipzig.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the five first-years are all in the set as two-color uncommons with Prepared spells, serving a similar function to STX’s cycle with Zimone and Quintorius.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Restoring or painting old fixtures and pendants is another way to add something new to your home without spending a lot of money.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Maybe pagan Vikings liked wearing pendants showing Christian saints as a way to assimilate into East Anglia’s largely Christian population?—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the court, as discovery was being discussed, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman said the prosecution possesses roughly 40 terabytes of evidence, which the defense has requested access to.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act, Turkey cannot rejoin the program unless the president certifies to Congress that Ankara no longer possesses or operates the S-400 and that the system poses no risk to the F-35.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 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
Noun
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As prospective farmers struggled to clear forests for rice fields in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Malaya, their efforts might have been accompanied by mystical incantations like this invocation against Iblis, the Devil in Islamic tradition.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2026
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Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Charms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charms. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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