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
That passion is no longer private, as she’s steadily built a buzz in her native New York as a confident, charismatic rapper who’s trained to go over any kind of beat.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Tom Wopat shot to fame as the charismatic Luke Duke, doing daring jumps in the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger, General Lee.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 July 2025
Support letters, filed by friends and family members in court, describe him as a charismatic and polite young man with righteous goals and aspirations.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Proponents say the new generation of charismatic figures could breathe new life into the party.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Tom Wopat shot to fame as the charismatic Luke Duke, doing daring jumps in the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger, General Lee.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 5 July 2025
Support letters, filed by friends and family members in court, describe him as a charismatic and polite young man with righteous goals and aspirations.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Proponents say the new generation of charismatic figures could breathe new life into the party.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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The beautiful building, colored with stained glass and retro pastoral art, and its sprawling patio, provide one of the most charming settings to enjoy a barbecue meal in Central Texas.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Robinson will play Brian Hancock, a sweet, charming, and kind-hearted patient who turns a soccer injury into a possible meet-cute with one of the doctors.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett's exit news, now trails the S&P 500 This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The Cubs became an appealing destination for Bowa because of two people in the organization: former Phillies manager and then-Cubs general manager Dallas Green and former Phillies coach and then-Cubs manager Lee Elia.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This movie felt your pain and offered an appealing fantasy in which a few endearing numbskulls could somehow get their act together and stun the world.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Lop off the tops and bottoms of giant heirloom tomatoes like Cherokee Purples or Red Zebras endowed with divine characteristics through fine lineage, including a gorgeous ugliness, striking Technicolors, patterns, and a seductive sweetness.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Its power rests in Benicio del Toro as the shady international businessman Anatole Korda, a sly, seductive operator who is trying to firm up his many enterprises and bequeath them to his daughter, Liesl, played marvelously by Mia Threapleton.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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One approach to improvement is set out in a fascinating new book by Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist who has worked as a coach to executives and also led a business.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Coyotes are fascinating creatures that once weren’t found east of the Mississippi River.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Vistas stretch on for miles in every direction, but peeking into Cerro Negro itself, less than 200 years old and still belching streams of gas and smoke, is arguably just as enchanting.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Yet every wine lover who has spent time on the French Riviera has memories of an enchanting luncheon while overlooking the sea, smelling the flowers and sipping on a cold Provençal wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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