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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
Alongside the chemistry of the main cast the costume design by Carlos Rosario kept many of us enraptured.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
Rather than be dissuaded, however, Wright felt this was the perfect reason to explore a time in history when large swathes of humanity became enraptured in cruel ideology espoused by charismatic but deeply flawed men.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2024
The Olympics have enraptured the world, propelling many previously unknown athletes to become household names.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Aug. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested Monday morning after the search for a killer behind the health care executive’s death enraptured the nation for days.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
Rather than be dissuaded, however, Wright felt this was the perfect reason to explore a time in history when large swathes of humanity became enraptured in cruel ideology espoused by charismatic but deeply flawed men.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2024
The Olympics have enraptured the world, propelling many previously unknown athletes to become household names.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Aug. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested Monday morning after the search for a killer behind the health care executive’s death enraptured the nation for days.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrapture
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The sci-fi fantasy setting provided an opportunity for technical elements that excited cast and crew members alike.—
Noah Mitchell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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One development that might excite investors would be a decision to split Eli Lilly stock.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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The store has delighted Sacramentans for decades with its abundant decor and offbeat merchandise, from novelty items like fake mustaches and rubber chickens to staples like candles and cookware.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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An adorable video of a Chihuahua who loves to floss has delighted the internet, as TikTok users can't get enough of his love of dental hygiene.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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And that also fascinates me, how one piece of clothing can have that many different styles and expressions to it—the wash, the color, the shape, the length, the waist, low slung, high waist, straight leg, wide leg.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2025
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The British journalist and playwright Andrew Halliday was fascinated by these cards, especially one popular card that featured a lady and gentleman walking arm-in-arm up a pathway toward a church.—
Christopher Ferguson,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2025
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Watching another human being enraptured with joy can be intoxicating — often literally.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Illinois Senate last year overwhelmingly passed a bill to ban intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 while a regulatory regime could be put together.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.—
Tom Howarth,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Year: 1993 Run Time: 76 minutes Director: Tim Burton Short enough to enthrall your children but potent enough to thrill adults, Tim Burton’s stop-motion spectacular is more than just the Halloween costumes it’s spawned.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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When Venus journeys through enchanting Pisces, the love planet is in its element — gentle, dreamy and fully immersed in romantic fantasies.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Snuggled between lush rainforests and the cerulean Flores Sea sits Labuan Bajo, a welcoming fishing town on enchanting Flores Island.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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But the good cop/bad cop act didn’t entirely satisfy her fanbase.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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What does revoking Biden's security clearance accomplish other than satisfy a petty grievance of a childish man?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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It was nominated for seven Oscars, including picture, art direction, and costume, and won for Dario Marianelli’s score—but many will remember most Knightley’s ravishing green silk dress in a pivotal scene.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Take for instance the ravishing red cape top that swung on the matching carpet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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