as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
In any case, Shelter reliably provides plenty of the action that Statham fans crave, not to mention his trademark charisma and low-key underplaying that makes Charles Bronson look overly demonstrative.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Shlesinger’s leading performance has the stuff of a star-making turn, though the film isn’t distinctive enough from its peers and predecessors to match the actor’s obvious onscreen charisma.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Byrne’s sheer charisma and talent has propelled this stressful indie from a premiere at last year’s Sundance all the way to the Oscars.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
What separates effective leaders isn't confidence, charisma, or speed.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Shlesinger’s leading performance has the stuff of a star-making turn, though the film isn’t distinctive enough from its peers and predecessors to match the actor’s obvious onscreen charisma.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Byrne’s sheer charisma and talent has propelled this stressful indie from a premiere at last year’s Sundance all the way to the Oscars.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
What separates effective leaders isn't confidence, charisma, or speed.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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Yet once inside, the venue is undeniably a tribute to the all-American charm the label is so synonymous with.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Ward said her mother was fascinated with the mystery of Amelia Earhart, and that fascination turned into countless trips to air shows and museums.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The front steps of the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction at the park will be available as a location for visitors to tie the knot, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons said in a Wednesday news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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While Bad Bunny's halftime show is expected to be the marquee attraction, dozens of performances across San Francisco and the South Bay are set to draw music lovers in the days leading up to kickoff.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each role has Yeoh in totally different looks; our favorite is the vlogger’s bright-pink hair, but the singer’s high glamour is hard to resist.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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An early architect of this return to effortless French glamour is restaurateur Cody Pruitt, who opened the cozy chalkboard bistro Libertine in the West Village in 2023.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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