as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica
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as in fascinating
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 entrancing
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 intriguing
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
Adjective
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What’s interesting is that this association held true across different cultures, ages and types of trust, suggesting that trust isn’t just a cultural preference but a universal building block of well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025 -
It’s been a really interesting couple of years for the unscripted industry.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cora did not announce who would be added to the rotation, though the Red Sox have some intriguing options in Kyle Harrison and Payton Tolle.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Plus, that much oxygen presents an intriguing new question: How early could life have developed in the universe?—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The historical documents, photographs, and artifacts are fascinating.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The discovery of this drug has a fascinating backstory.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The key to an engaging opening is a hook – something counterintuitive, unusual, or mysterious that sets the scene by establishing the who, what, where, when, and why.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the engaging trailer that continues the sinister tale of Vault-Tec, The Ghoul arrives in New Vegas alongside Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) and Dogmeat, trudging into the outskirts of New Vegas.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The front man Ben Schneider has followed meticulous world-building impulses, drawing more listeners with each album by nurturing an absorbing, cinematic sound.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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But walking sims ushered in a new wave of titles that saw the player moving through an environment, simply observing and absorbing.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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