How to Use charm in a Sentence

charm

1 of 2 noun
  • The inn has a quaint charm.
  • The new curtains add charm to the room.
  • The resort has many charms.
  • He fell under the spell of her charms.
  • He won her over with his charm.
  • He keeps a horseshoe as a good luck charm.
  • The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm.
  • The island possesses great charm.
  • But this was part of the charm.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Will this third time be the charm?
    — New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
  • That hole just adds to the charm.
    — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
  • But charm and chops go a long way.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • For some, that’s part of the charm.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
  • What are the best phone charms to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • What are the best phone charms to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • What are the best phone charms to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • What are the best phone charms to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • That, though, is the charm of the place.
    — Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This chair adds tons of charm to any room.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Would the fourth time down the aisle be the charm?
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Even an off-brand Hardy has its charms.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There’s no set menu, but that’s part of the stop’s charm.
    — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • That charm is now on full display.
    — Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
  • She was drawn to his humor and charm.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Maybe three Rainey books will be the charm for me.
    — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Good manners and charm go a long way – ha!
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • No shade, no seating, no charm.
    — Sierra Shafer, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Quinn has good reason to keep any good luck charm.
    — ABC News, 11 May 2026
  • The third time’s proving to be the charm.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Its rickety charm doesn't seem to fade though.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

charm

2 of 2 verb
  • The snake was charmed by the music.
  • I was charmed by the cozy country inn.
  • He was known for his ability to charm voters.
  • He charmed the committee into approving his proposal.
  • Who wouldn’t be charmed by her?
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The right idea needs more than charm to hold up.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
  • Cece and her friends will charm us even more with the new episodes.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 31 May 2023
  • Not all critics were as charmed.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Swift’s fans were charmed by the gesture.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Chris saw the segment and was charmed by the boys.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The very tired boy still charmed his way through both shows with clever joke segments.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
  • But don’t expect to charm your local cafe on day one.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • At what point is charmed swallowed whole by unlucky?
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Folks loved her food and were charmed by her cheerful nature.
    — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Chef Michael Mina knows how to charm a crowd.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The main thing Andrew brings might be charm—but his charm goes a long way.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2023
  • Perhaps that’s why so many people were charmed by the idea of a time-free zone.
    — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
  • The film won big back at Cannes and seems poised to charm just as well stateside.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Your little prince and princess will be charmed by these pumpkins straight from a fairy tale.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Holly isn’t the only one who is charmed by his spirit.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Two books set in coffee shops have recently charmed me to tears.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
  • The food will charm your senses with its scrumptious flavors.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2021
  • Win hearts, stir drama, charm the nation—or crash and burn while trying.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
  • With a last-minute reapplication of her eye gems, the star is ready to charm the crowd.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The random noises that at first charmed her, like the shaman’s drums, begin to grate.
    — D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2024
  • The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The groom said the surprise was the perfect ending to a day that already felt charmed.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Peanut butter cup hats and sprinkle noses charm anyone eating one of these .
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2021
  • The shoemaker did and, charmed by Tarra, agreed to make the boots.
    — Longreads, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Paul Mescal charmed George Clooney as the two sat across from each other.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

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