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or enthral
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in to please
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
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.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The event has been celebrated annually with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which enthralls visitors and locals who gather along its 1,000-mile course to watch top mushers and their dogs compete.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Dramatic gold that is certain to enthrall history buffs and serious theatre-goers alike, according to a news release.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The event has been celebrated annually with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which enthralls visitors and locals who gather along its 1,000-mile course to watch top mushers and their dogs compete.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Dramatic gold that is certain to enthrall history buffs and serious theatre-goers alike, according to a news release.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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TikTok users were fascinated by the video, awarding it more than 561,000 likes and a whopping 7.3 million views, as thousands of commenters asked questions about the process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Seth had seen other successful you-pick farms in the area and was fascinated by the idea of re-creating the Netherlands' iconic flower fields in Alabama.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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My dad was going to engineering school at Columbia [to please] his father.—
Eric Ryan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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School groups often occupy the facility from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, so individual guests are encouraged to come at other times.—
Olivia Brandon,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2025
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With Brazil, however, the centre-half positions are occupied by two more experienced players, both also from Sao Paulo.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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From enchanting floral arches to elegant bouquets and charming table runners, this wedding décor can infuse your special day with the essence of spring.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her body is discovered on the shoreline and she is buried by fishermen after they are enchanted by her beauty.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Make Time for Tea Next door, Draper Blooms Tea Garden delights with a formal tea service that features scrumptious finger sandwiches, vanilla scones, seasonal jams, and bite-size sweets, like brownies and breads.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gentle Great Dane Meeting New Baby Brother By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A toddler's adorable bond with his Great Dane companion has delighted the internet, showing that every boy needs a four-legged friend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the Primary Wave deal closed just weeks after her death, sources said she was involved in nearly every aspect of the deal’s negotiations.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration is trying to deport two other people involved in protests against the war in Gaza at Columbia University.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The idea of her as terrifying emerged from her writing, which irritated, flustered, enraptured and dazzled the literary world for half a century.—
Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
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 idea of playing with the high-flying freshman intrigues Hall.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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That possibility has intrigued researchers and investors alike.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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