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as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivated
Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Stewart-Jones became captivated by the microschooling model and its unique ability to individualize education for each learner.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024
In their different versions, such as leopard models or two-tone loafers , these shoes have captivated even the most reluctant of us who swore not to enter that spiral.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Rima had just finished showing the hotel’s guest book to a group of captivated tourists.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Stewart-Jones became captivated by the microschooling model and its unique ability to individualize education for each learner.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Recently, we were captivated by a gorgeous fairisle pullover from a high-end designer that features a neutral pattern made of a cozy alpaca-merino wool blend.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024
In their different versions, such as leopard models or two-tone loafers , these shoes have captivated even the most reluctant of us who swore not to enter that spiral.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
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Last film: Licorice Pizza (2021) P.T.A., as he is affectionately known, has had a charmed life, awards-wise; ironically, the only time he’s ever struck out was with 2002’s Punch Drunk Love, believed by many to be one of his best movies.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Like Sylvester, buyers were also charmed and impressed by Cox and Pearl.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Now, parties come with themes that rival a Broadway production, from enchanted forests to glow-in-the-dark dance parties.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
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Call it love in the air or the massive floral budget, but a shimmery, ethereal look often seems appropriate for such an enchanted day.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Today, consumers are less interested in foreign brands, more cost conscious and enticed by local rivals that are popping up on corners all around the country offering something a little different.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
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In this void, the national body trade has flourished, fueled by tens of thousands of Americans who donate their bodies or the bodies of relatives each year, often enticed by the promise of free or discounted cremation after the bodies are used.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC News,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Sep. 2024
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This is more like a bewitched hell.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2022
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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