as in charm
the power of irresistible attraction a movie star with great charisma
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Recent Examples of charisma Paul McCartney still sells out stadiums and mesmerizes audiences with his charm, charisma and the deepest songbook in pop, but at 83, his voice is more strain than sweetness. —
Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 To negotiations with stakeholders, government entities, and, uh, colorful personalities, Shotwell brings her own uniquely effective combination of diplomacy, judgment, charisma, and credibility. —Arianna Huffington, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Her fame was not simply the product of talent or charisma. —Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 With charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent — to borrow RuPaul’s mantra (the lipsynch-for-your-lifeboats number is a highlight) — the comic ensemble makes the gags work by sheer will. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charisma
Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 To negotiations with stakeholders, government entities, and, uh, colorful personalities, Shotwell brings her own uniquely effective combination of diplomacy, judgment, charisma, and credibility. —Arianna Huffington, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Her fame was not simply the product of talent or charisma. —Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 With charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent — to borrow RuPaul’s mantra (the lipsynch-for-your-lifeboats number is a highlight) — the comic ensemble makes the gags work by sheer will. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charisma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charisma
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What was once the bunk room for the city’s firemen is now a spacious two-bed, one-bath apartment for guests eager explore the historic charm of downtown Wilmington.— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.— Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Gold remains the more reliable hedge, and silver has broader appeal, while silver offers a hybrid role with both industrial demand and investment appeal.— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, is widely viewed as a leading figure in the looksmaxxing community, an online movement of young men pursuing methods to maximize their physical attractiveness.— Ryan Brennan April 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Research conducted by travel insurer InsureandGo found that the scenic railway had the highest attractiveness score across two key measures.— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
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But their desperate fascination with this piece speaks to Pearlman’s hold on those prone to YouTube rabbit holes.— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Stretching across Washington, Oregon and Idaho, the region is packed with natural wonders and cultural attractions that reward every type of traveler.— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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The decades-old attraction has been closed since last September when its more than 30 inhabitants were relocated elsewhere in the park.— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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For Grylls, however, the attire is a uniform for a job that bridges the gap between A-list glamour and rugged human experience.— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Who wouldn’t prefer the glamour and the redemptive grandeur of the radical Jean-Paul Sartre to the pallid temporizing of the liberal Raymond Aron?— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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