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
Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, those charismatic figures online are trying to sell them things or have a message that is not very prosocial.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The vice president was a close friend of the charismatic conservative activist, who was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, those charismatic figures online are trying to sell them things or have a message that is not very prosocial.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The vice president was a close friend of the charismatic conservative activist, who was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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However, this third movie found a way to pay tribute to this character in a very subtle, charming and funny way, by making references to some of her most iconic and hilarious lines, for example.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Those batteries will then lead to cost, weight and material savings, creating an attractive selection of affordable, efficient new-energy vehicles, reported New Atlas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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While the heat of a laptop is attractive, the bigger draw is the familiar scent left behind by their owner.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even companies that were initially resistant to producing electric vehicles like Toyota have begun to restructure portfolios to include appealing models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Buildings with strong contrasts between dark and light areas are more appealing to lady beetles.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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Convenience can be seductive, but in oncology, where the margin for error is minute, the cost of error, or incomplete or inaccurate information, is disastrous.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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And don’t overlook the enchanting design of the calendar itself.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Built in 1788 for Colonel William Persse on his homecoming return from the American War of Independence, where his friendship with General George Washington had inspired the property’s name, this enchanting villa hugs the coastline of Ireland’s North County Clare.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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