as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
travelers to India say that it has an entrancing beauty that is hard to describe
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as in fascinating
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 entrancing
Adjective
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The hardy perennial nature of mint, its enthusiasm for spreading, tolerance of less-than-perfect conditions, willingness to grow in partial shade, and deer resistance make mint an appealing choice as a groundcover.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025 -
This could not only help retain current employees but may also make the profession more appealing to new entrants.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Set in 1960s and 70s Hawaii, the story centers on a charismatic mob boss who builds a formidable criminal empire, fighting against mainland corporations and rival syndicates while striving to protect his ancestral land.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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At 5:30 in the morning, surrounded by 40 of the greatest singers on the planet, with camera crews trained on him from every corner of the studio, being coached by charismatic extroverts like Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones, Dylan chokes.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Take a look at more below: Walmart, a big-box retailer popular among a wide range of consumers, has been especially attractive amid concerns about inflation, high grocery prices and the direction of the U.S. economy.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The young and fresh tailoring was worth noting, too, as on a charming navy blue double breasted blazer with two rows of delicate gold buttons.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An enchanting dessert, bosque lluvioso (rainy woodland), was made of black chanterelles and powdered pine needles, infused with a distillate of soil.—
Agnish Ray,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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An enchanting carousel horse, thought to be made by Marcus Charles Illions—an influential Brooklyn carousel carver who was born in Lithuania and who traveled to the U.S. in 1888 with an animal showman—lends context to the famous ornate Coney Island style of carousel design.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His school projects drew the attention of Emmanuel Lubezki, a cinematographer whose work Prieto admired as daring, seductive, and refined.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Next up, Woodall will turn his bedroom eyes and seductive smile to less romantic roles, starring opposite Russell Crowe in the war drama Nuremberg and Dustin Hoffman in the crime thriller Turner.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Entrancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrancing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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