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as in amulet
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
an old cap that I use as a charm for whenever I play softball
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
a young singer with the kind of charm that turns a performer into a star
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as in spell
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
recited a charm to make the prince fall in love with her
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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
a quaint seaside village that charms all who visit it
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as in to possess
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 charm
Laura Wood, People.com, 4 June 2025
So blending that retro charm with futuristic optimism, rooted in real locations, was very intentional.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Here’s a two-in-one shelf and coat rack that oozes charm thanks to the playful scalloped detail outlining each hook.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Full of small-town charm and humor, this book is a sweet treat.
—Laura Wood, People.com, 4 June 2025
So blending that retro charm with futuristic optimism, rooted in real locations, was very intentional.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Verb
Curry was charmed by Edwards’ inner Antness, that combination of swagger and soul that has All-NBA players like Randle, Towns and Gobert enthusiastically giving in to his gravitational pull.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Here’s a two-in-one shelf and coat rack that oozes charm thanks to the playful scalloped detail outlining each hook.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charm
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During the Middle Bronze Age, scarabs were used as seals and amulets, as Daphna Ben-Tor, curator of Egyptian archaeology at the Israel Museum, says in the IAA statement.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Egyptians thought the scarab symbolized the incarnation of God the Creator. Dr. Daphna Ben-Tor, who works with ancient amulets and seals, told the Israel Antiquities Authority that the seal scarabs were also used as amulets.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 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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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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Some only appear when visitors cast spells with interactive wands, like the mischievous spitting grindylow in the fountain by the Battle at the Ministry entrance or the mysterious demiguise in a window near Bar Moonshine.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Players explore the environment using a slew of weapons and magic spells in hidden dungeons, caves, catacombs and more.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The New York Yankees captain, 33, has been making a fashion statement as of late with a noticeable pendant on a silver chain.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The second piece is a Rene Lalique Art Nouveau pendant made of gold, enamel, emerald and pearl, circa 1900.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The countries each possess about 170 nuclear weapons, according to the think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This comforter is lightweight and cooling but possesses the ability to keep sleepers warm.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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And there is no sign of the domination wavering even though Rohit and talisman Virat Kohli might have played their last ODIs of their legendary careers.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The real Hong-rang climbed a hanok wall in an attempt to remove the talisman, but slipped and fell.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The company’s video game mantra since its Nintendo Entertainment System days has been to show gaming and play as a medium full of possibilities, using world-building, competition and puzzles to enchant.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The valley's waterfalls, trails, and mountain views continue to enchant even during the off-season.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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“Charm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charm. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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