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
Tezzus is implosively charismatic.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Tilson Thomas, the charismatic conductor and composer who won 12 Grammys and presided over the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
At Metochi Farmhouse, which can be glimpsed in the distance, five minutes’ drive from Tella Thera, charismatic duo Eleni Kokkinaki and twinkly-eyed mother Chrisoula, aka ‘Mama’, teach hands-on Cretan cooking classes from the garden of their beautiful smallholding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For a species as charismatic and ecologically important as the North American river otter, every birth represents a meaningful step.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Tilson Thomas, the charismatic conductor and composer who won 12 Grammys and presided over the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
At Metochi Farmhouse, which can be glimpsed in the distance, five minutes’ drive from Tella Thera, charismatic duo Eleni Kokkinaki and twinkly-eyed mother Chrisoula, aka ‘Mama’, teach hands-on Cretan cooking classes from the garden of their beautiful smallholding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For a species as charismatic and ecologically important as the North American river otter, every birth represents a meaningful step.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for charismatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forest face Newcastle at home that week before another appealing home fixture against Bournemouth in Gameweek 38.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, Venus and Pluto create a blend of seductive charm, substance and intellectual stimulation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Second, the jurors who will decide the course of this lawsuit are a fascinating and diverse group, with blue-collar immigrants serving alongside white-colllar retirees.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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The definition of a fascinating project, Lemieux played tackle at Dartmouth but converted to try some center at the Senior Bowl.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here, then, are eight of the most surprising and enchanting objects from this year’s showcase that might just inspire your own home design.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become summer sisters.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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