as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction
a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma
For founders and CEOs leading companies with $30 million to $500 million in revenue, the current environment demands something beyond vision or charisma.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Beatty, face-to-face with Jackman’s natural charisma, hasn’t found a way to hold her own.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Image Sherald’s vertical portraits, by contrast, retain their pictorial charisma despite a certain repetitiveness.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Cashing in on your charisma?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Beatty, face-to-face with Jackman’s natural charisma, hasn’t found a way to hold her own.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Image Sherald’s vertical portraits, by contrast, retain their pictorial charisma despite a certain repetitiveness.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Cashing in on your charisma?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The beloved attraction, which combines a 3D movie, real special effects and iconic character animatronics was the last project the late Jim Henson worked on himself before his death.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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But even if your childhood didn’t include visits to these oceanfront attractions, visiting them now feels akin to time travel, inspiring phone-free fun and family memories.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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“Charisma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charisma. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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