as in enchanted
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
you must be living a charmed life if you haven't caught the flu that's going around
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as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in possessed
to cast a spell on
in one version of the tale, it is a vengeful fairy who charms Sleeping Beauty so that she falls into a sleep for a hundred years
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Recent Examples of charmed
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Then again, Ortiz has been pretty charmed this weekend with five winners on Friday, including the Oaks, and five seconds in 11 mounts Saturday before capping it with the Derby.
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Gary B. Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The five-time champion may have charmed the world over the decades, but now finds itself in a bit of a dry spell, thirsty for a sixth victory.
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Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Adjective
Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Then again, Ortiz has been pretty charmed this weekend with five winners on Friday, including the Oaks, and five seconds in 11 mounts Saturday before capping it with the Derby.
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Gary B. Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
Ranch dressing has charmed the taste buds of tourists from far and wide, so much so that the Transportation Security Administration had to issue guidance on how much of the creamy condiment flyers could carry.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The five-time champion may have charmed the world over the decades, but now finds itself in a bit of a dry spell, thirsty for a sixth victory.
—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charmed
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In the novel, Barbie is enrolled at Swancrest Academy, an enchanted school in Heartland where, upon graduation, she will be granted a Fate to help her through life.
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Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.
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The naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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Britain possessed the world's strongest navy, a professional army, immense financial resources, and global reach.
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Connaughton possessed a rare talent for making dense economic matters accessible and easy for the public and reporters to understand, Richard Buttimer, dean of the Belk College of Business, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday.
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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker.
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Skubal was last seen yelling profanities at magic wander Mike Vasil but would nevertheless fit in well in the Sox clubhouse and give Sox fans reason to believe this team can do something in October.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
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Unlike Tithonus, cursed to age forever, electoral rules can and should be renewed.
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Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better.
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“Charmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charmed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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