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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
there's an enchantment about that handsome, young actor that audiences just adore
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as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
entertained the children with stories about magic potions and enchantments
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as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
there are people even today who claim to be skilled in enchantment
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Recent Examples of enchantment
The mountains glowed with golden light, evoking a sense of enchantment and possibility.
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Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Nearby Cannes offers a different kind of enchantment—one that contains red carpets and cinematic splendor.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That’s the enchantment of Dream Lake, one of Luray Caverns’ most famous sights.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Childhood is a time of enchantment, and a mother is a daughter’s first sorceress—omnipotent, enthralling, sometimes alarmingly so.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Nearby Cannes offers a different kind of enchantment—one that contains red carpets and cinematic splendor.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That’s the enchantment of Dream Lake, one of Luray Caverns’ most famous sights.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Childhood is a time of enchantment, and a mother is a daughter’s first sorceress—omnipotent, enthralling, sometimes alarmingly so.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchantment
Noun
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are 13 official classes in D&D 5th Edition, with each class having distinct skills, spells and ways that shape how a character handles challenges and interacts with the game world.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The micro-car rolls on four 12-inch wheels wearing 125/65 tires, and benefits from a relatively short hood for good visibility through a windshield that's kept clear during rainy spells by a single wiper.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
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Don’t be afraid to explore the many layers and sensual sorcery surrounding this transit.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The design plans call for refreshing the carpeting, flooring, furniture and chandeliers throughout the clubhouse while maintaining the historical charm.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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But Powell has more easygoing charm than blinding charisma.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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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 to turn a human into a statistic, an alien, an enemy combatant–transformations worked not through incantation, but through the movement of paper in government offices.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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But that's all thanks to some TV magic, as contestants who chose the wrong slides didn't actually fall at all.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Speaking of magic, this edition naturally features plenty of it.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her goal helped the club secure its first berth in the NWSL playoffs, snapping a ninth-place curse that had haunted the team since its debut in 2021.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchantment. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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