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
But the early jockeying has started drawing donors’ imaginations, and so far, two charismatic leaders from the next generation of Democrats have emerged as figures to watch.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
David Wallack, the charismatic owner behind South Beach’s iconic Mango’s Tropical Café, has listed his verdant hideaway in the unincorporated area of Redland, about 28 miles (and potentially a two-plus-hour drive with traffic) southwest of South Beach, for $19 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Known for blending star power with performance depth, Arjun has consistently elevated commercial cinema with his charismatic screen presence and choice of bold, genre-defining roles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
This cheap, farting, charismatic man was also a career pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
David Wallack, the charismatic owner behind South Beach’s iconic Mango’s Tropical Café, has listed his verdant hideaway in the unincorporated area of Redland, about 28 miles (and potentially a two-plus-hour drive with traffic) southwest of South Beach, for $19 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Known for blending star power with performance depth, Arjun has consistently elevated commercial cinema with his charismatic screen presence and choice of bold, genre-defining roles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
This cheap, farting, charismatic man was also a career pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
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Over the course of the game, hosted by the charming Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), the cash changed hands a few times, lies were told, innocent people were voted out, and tears were shed.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her breakout role was in the 2017 Bravo series Imposters, playing the seductive con artist Maddie.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The internet had been buzzing with rumors that her seductive serenade during the R&B superstar’s live performance sparked a breakup with a supposed husband, but Tillman is calling it all fan fiction.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This rule set up a fascinating opportunity to directly compare the health outcomes of two groups of individuals over time.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yet, as captured in this fascinating documentary, his life and on-set persona were messy, complicated, and unforgettable.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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