as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
by some mysterious method of captivation, the therapist is able to evoke a response from even the shiest of children
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Recent Examples of captivate
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
And while that moment will forever be etched in my memory, I was also completely captivated by her flawless skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
Minimalist artists Sol LeWitt, Frank Stella and Donald Judd seemed to know this, captivating us with the addicting lucidity of their stark lines, colors and shapes.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Warren is captivating, making the material her own with soaring vocals.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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While trick-or-treating, My discovered a piano and started playing, captivating the residents.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
And while that moment will forever be etched in my memory, I was also completely captivated by her flawless skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
Minimalist artists Sol LeWitt, Frank Stella and Donald Judd seemed to know this, captivating us with the addicting lucidity of their stark lines, colors and shapes.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Warren is captivating, making the material her own with soaring vocals.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivate
Verb
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There are many reasons why people are fascinated by Bonhoeffer.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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But what truly fascinated him was the subtlety of its mode of action.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Chinese appeal is critical because Apple’s China revenue shrunk in its first fiscal quarter of the year: $18.5 billion from $21 billion a year ago.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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One reason is that in order to entice people to buy its stock, a company needs to offer potential shareholders something in return.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those touches are some of the reasons that entice fans to buy from brands.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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With ongoing marine research in the works, Cameron’s fascination with the deep has yielded a new expedition series, OceanXplorers, whose first season debuted in 2024—Cousteau redux?—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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Chagall’s fascination with Mediterranean light magnifies the vibrant colors and imagery of this lyrical narrative underscoring his playful, pioneering experimentation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Vara, like many of her readers, is both enchanted by the web and disgusted with the companies that control it.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Effusive red fruit intertwined with notes of rose oil immediately enchants with fresh crunchy fruit on the palate with complex notes of asphalt and tobacco leaf that has incredible precision on the finish with a long-expression of aromatics.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Wynn-Williams was horrified by the situation, but Zuckerberg — charmed by Dzodan’s allegiance to him in the face of possible prosecution by a nation with strict internet laws — wanted to celebrate the moment with a Facebook post, Wynn-Williams says.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Consider how former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann charmed investors and employees with his vision, despite unsustainable business practices.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The park has grown to include over 50 attractions, the most recent being Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, inspired by The Princess and the Frog.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another new attraction on Sentosa Island is the Sentosa Sensoryscape, an approximately 10-minute-long experiential walk made up of digital light projections and glowing art, which opened in March 2024.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Henry Fonda belonged to a bygone Hollywood era of stories and role models geared to delighting moviegoers’ curiosity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Captivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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