as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly
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Recent Examples of charismatic
Or should pumas be taken out to preserve populations of the charismatic birds?
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
That’s when a figure disrupts the new stasis of Guy’s life: Oswald, a charismatic Brit with neurofibromatosis, whose face is an echo of what Edward’s once looked like.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Lee will play Randy, the charismatic cousin of Eric Graise’s character, Bobby.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 12 Feb. 2025
Anthony Edwards has been branded as the next face of the NBA for his excellence on the court and unfiltered, charismatic personality.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
That’s when a figure disrupts the new stasis of Guy’s life: Oswald, a charismatic Brit with neurofibromatosis, whose face is an echo of what Edward’s once looked like.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Lee will play Randy, the charismatic cousin of Eric Graise’s character, Bobby.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 12 Feb. 2025
Anthony Edwards has been branded as the next face of the NBA for his excellence on the court and unfiltered, charismatic personality.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for charismatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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But, at present, even that does not look especially attractive.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Normally, this would be when a rom-com manufactures some reason why these two attractive people can’t be together, but Heart Eyes has the advantage of also being a horror story about a serial killer who’s decided to make Seattle their latest hunting ground for couples.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Presented with an obstacle, like fans calling him soft or fellow rappers questioning his authorship and authenticity, Drake adapts, shifting into a more appealing shape.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps less appealing, but these chemicals define the flavors of Scotch whisky and represent just a few of the many types of organic carbon that are stored in peatlands.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Feb. 2025
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The entertainer's seductive dancing and risqué wardrobe earned criticism from Mexico's Legion of Decency, per the Academy, which led to fewer film roles in the late '50s.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The calendar featured a number of young women in seductive poses, some in bikinis.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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This fascinating discovery could play a big role in the future of weight loss treatments for humans.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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Join us for a fascinating look at the near future at Clavius Base! Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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An enchanting ballet performance A ballerina was filmed performing a dance on the edge of a cruise ship’s bilge, mere inches from Antarctica’s icy waters.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bleak though his films may be, talking to Roemer is a consistently enchanting and enlightening experience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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