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
Were any of those characters as charismatic or interesting as minor figures from Game of Thrones, such as Gendry, Tormund or Olenna?
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Despite convictions—some of which were overturned on appeal—and a very public divorce in 2009 amid reports of his affair with a teenage model, Berlusconi proved to be an enduring and almost irresistibly charismatic fixture in Italian politics.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Andy Burnham, the charismatic former mayor of Greater Manchester, once rebuffed the idea that government decisions should be swayed by investors in its ballooning pile of debt.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for charismatic
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Despite convictions—some of which were overturned on appeal—and a very public divorce in 2009 amid reports of his affair with a teenage model, Berlusconi proved to be an enduring and almost irresistibly charismatic fixture in Italian politics.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Andy Burnham, the charismatic former mayor of Greater Manchester, once rebuffed the idea that government decisions should be swayed by investors in its ballooning pile of debt.
—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for charismatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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The Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free.
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To me, a road trip is still one of the most appealing ways of exploring the USA.
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In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
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For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive.
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This is setting up to be a fascinating second half in Houston.
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Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
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Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
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Consider borrowing elements to create an enchanting outdoor oasis.
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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