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hypnotizing

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verb

present participle of hypnotize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotizing
Adjective
  • Over the course of two-and-a-half hours, a caravan of singers, musician and actors — some associated with her, some not necessarily — sang and read Smith’s words, an ongoing testament to the still hypnotic grip of her songs and poems.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
  • In keeping with the hypnotic, spirited vibe of all Half Magic goodies (the brand is the brainchild of Euphoria head makeup artist Donni Davy, so duh), the Magic Flik Eyeliner breaks the mold with a unique, flexible paddle tip.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the portraits, solitary young women and an androgynous boy, all unconventional beauties, emerge from spaces that feel not just empty but endless: a seductive void.
    Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The brand excels in seductive underpinnings, with remarkable quality and luxurious fabrics.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Even more alluring is his directorial career, as he’s only helmed four movies (one of which was never released, and has reportedly only been shown to friends and family).
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There’s something just so alluring about red hair, which is why celebrity hair colorist Jacob Schwartz, who counts the likes of Margot Robbie, Brie Larson, and Sydney Sweeney as regular clientele, says that vibrant hues of this popular hair color will continue to be huge for spring.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Fear not, the lightweight spray formula features a quick absorbing texture that won’t weigh down hair.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
  • See what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This 2010 drama is a riveting movie about a woman (Juliette Binoche) and man (William Shimell) who seem to be meeting and flirting for the first time … but then maybe not.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The devices themselves, both their engrossing content and their blue light, keep kids up later into the night, in turn reducing their sleep.
    Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Todd Field’s wholly engrossing drama is about a world-class conductor and composer, Lydia Tár, who is at the top of her field.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Innovation Station allowed students to imagine their futures by using magnetic cutouts to build an environmental vision board.
    Olivia Brandon, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The magnetic holder conveniently keeps pins organized and easily accessible during sewing projects, while the pin cushion adds a touch of charm.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Amsterdam is certainly a must-see city, with its charming canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and the moving Anne Frank House.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Hypnotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotizing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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