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as in to excite
to fill with great joy
enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
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as in to enthral
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old
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Recent Examples of enrapture
John Mulaney’s loosey-goosey live experiment, Everybody’s in L.A., aired for a week on Netflix in early May and had comedy nerds enraptured.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 June 2024
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Strokes and more, and been enraptured by Lizzy Goodman’s Meet Me In The Bathroom oral history and documentary.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Video shows a bear enraptured while scratching itself on the sign for the Teklanika Campgrounds in the east of the park.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Through charming, expressive, and visually enrapturing 3D animation, director Gints Zilbalodis stunned audiences at Cannes with this heartwarming tale of friendship, teamwork, and adventure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 June 2024
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Strokes and more, and been enraptured by Lizzy Goodman’s Meet Me In The Bathroom oral history and documentary.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Video shows a bear enraptured while scratching itself on the sign for the Teklanika Campgrounds in the east of the park.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Through charming, expressive, and visually enrapturing 3D animation, director Gints Zilbalodis stunned audiences at Cannes with this heartwarming tale of friendship, teamwork, and adventure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrapture
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Plant the seeds for your next chapter by building relationships, learning new technologies, or testing ideas that excite you.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Fans have been excited for this matchup since Jim was hired by the Chargers.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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But in Beverly Hills, the institutions still endure and keep finding new ways to delight their guests.Andy Wang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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From classic comfort food to gourmet delights, these local restaurants are offering mouthwatering to-go meals that'll make your holiday season a whole lot easier (and tastier).Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fishing for microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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North Carolina State PhD student and Paper co-author Haitao Qing told Popular Science he is fascinated by the ways rays and other marine animals propel themselves with remarkable energy efficiency.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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The judge presiding over Karen Read's retrial approved the prosecution's request for new evidence related to print and television interviews on Thursday. of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Her attorney, Katie Gipson-McLean, said evidence showed Higgins and others involved were intoxicated the night of the beating.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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The final impression one was left with was that of the tremendous power of the duo’s music to enthrall so many listeners.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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Dramatic gold that is certain to enthrall history buffs and serious theatre-goers alike, according to a news release.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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These thrilling family trips run the gamut from Arctic expeditions led by expert guides to sojourns that trace storybook towns and enchanting castles along Europe’s legendary rivers.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there’s plenty of cheer for the rest of the month, too, thanks to Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village, a hub of holiday magic with enchanting attractions for all ages.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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This donation satisfies your RMD while reducing taxable income. Strategic Withdrawals If market conditions are favorable, consider taking RMDs earlier in the year to lock in gains.James Brewer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Coal satisfied the bulk of bitcoin’s electricity demands (45%), followed by natural gas (21%) and hydropower (16%).The Christian Science Monitor, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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This artful, ravishing game makes clear the pain and difficulty in casting aside the doctrine of the Church — the trials and tribulations in seeing beyond such an all-encompassing, reality-defining status quo.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Trending on Billboard While many benefits take several weeks, if not months, to plan, Concert for Carolina was held less than a month after the worst natural disaster to ever hit North Carolina ravished mountain towns, including Asheville and Boone, and left close to 100 people dead.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrapture. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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