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 work to make merchandise more appealing will continue, Fiddelke said Wednesday.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025 -
For many, simply sitting on the couch at home with a dog by their side remains more appealing than slipping into VR.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 20,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Could this photogenic, moody, charismatic actor carry a movie on his own if needed to?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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The actor has also earned ample acclaim for charismatic turns in The Matador (2005), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Black Bag (2025).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, with all due respect, Utah has not proven to be an attractive destination for star free agents.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The 2026’s new lights freshen its exterior appearance, while updates like the crisp HUD and 12.3-inch touch screen add to the appeal of an attractive and accommodating cabin.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 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
Adjective
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From cozy one-bedrooms in the heart of the city to charming houses a mere bike ride away from the center, these 12 Copenhagen Airbnbs are at the top of our wish list.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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The area, which also includes Milan and Lake Como, is even trending with travelers this year thanks to its vibrant city life, charming lakefront resorts, and gorgeous villages.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The result was completely was enchanting, including the brusque Communist-era service.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Depending on the season, there are dozens of opportunities to harvest nature's bounty in Pungo, an enchanting and unexpected 8,000 acres of farmland just past Sandbridge Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 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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This dramatic hue is equal parts sophisticated and seductive, just like its namesake.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Aug. 2025
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Expansion is seductive, but distraction wears Prada, too. 1.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Entrancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrancing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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