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as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
a striking beauty who was accustomed to having entranced and tongue-tied young suitors
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the entranced look on her face as she danced at the ball
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as in delighted
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entranced
Adjective
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Akasha was terrified that his charmed life was over.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025 -
The couple met at Brown University, had five children and led what looked from the outside to be a charmed life.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Fans were ecstatic last summer when Jackson returned to the ABC sudser after nearly 10 years.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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News that a celebrity is pregnant isn’t often a big surprise, but Stewart, nearing 50, has been on a journey that has made her baby news something everyone is ecstatic about.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Set in the enchanted forests of Michigan, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of lights, immersive art installations, and a lineup that spans jam bands to electronic beats.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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The story is set in the shadow of an ancient war between dueling gods and tells of a pair of young rival journalists that fall in love while writing each other anonymous letters on an enchanted typewriter.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Relief, their long-simmering attraction, and their giddy pride in having invented espionage cookery lead Antonin and Agathe to bang in the carriage back home.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Wishing you a weekend of uncanny viewing experiences, giddy reflection, and playing pretend.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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But that doesn't mean there's a magic seat on every flight.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Your debut Netflix special combines comedy and magic with the goal of appealing to both the magic lovers and skeptics.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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It’s also got a wealth of signature natural wonders to show off, from the mountains to the sea, just as the Paris Games featured the Eiffel Tower and the magical evening skyline.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The bicyclist was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, and has since died, the report stated.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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The unidentified victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries to the chest and hand, Josef said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Entranced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranced. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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