captivated
adjective
cap·ti·vat·ed
ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-təd 
: having one's interest or attention held or captured by something or someone charming, beautiful, entertaining, etc.
The captivated audience oohed and aahed as colorful patterns emerged on an overhead screen …—
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For Cheung, this means that the stunning light shows that captivated audiences in May and October of this year are just the beginning.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Actor and singer Vanessa Paradis, a household name in France, captivated audiences with candid and charismatic reflections on her multifaceted career during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
This 57-facet, proprietary cut is another reference to the house’s legendary 19th century peacock eye brooch that so captivated Empress Eugenie.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Many online have remained captivated with Calloway’s updates — including her most recent posts from the Sunshine State.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Actor and singer Vanessa Paradis, a household name in France, captivated audiences with candid and charismatic reflections on her multifaceted career during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
This 57-facet, proprietary cut is another reference to the house’s legendary 19th century peacock eye brooch that so captivated Empress Eugenie.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Many online have remained captivated with Calloway’s updates — including her most recent posts from the Sunshine State.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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