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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Adjective
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Their fusion of folk instrumentation and electronic production makes for a hypnotic, genre-blurring experience.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Svengali sets his sights on Trilby O’Farrell (Marian Marsh), an artist’s model, and the sinister teacher’s pattern of manipulation and ruin seems to be repeating itself yet again—but Trilby’s old lover, Billee (Bramwell Fletcher), seeks to discover the truth about Svengali’s hypnotic influence.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Maze Runner actor sloughs off Roman’s moody persona, replacing that twin’s abrasive bluntness and struggle with idioms with the other’s quick wit and seductive charm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Girl from Missouri is a grand showcase for Harlow’s expert mix of seductive comedy and poignant humanity.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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The knot cutout dress puts an alluring twist on evening wear.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Belafonte plays the young soldier Joe, and Dandridge is the alluring parachute-factory worker Carmen Jones.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sacred Fig is an absorbing examination of the status of women in the Middle East and a reminder that your father is a member of the very patriarchy that’s suppressing your freedoms.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Fincher combines with esteemed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in an absorbing, meticulous, and extraordinarily engaging cautionary tale of conflicted genius.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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California More than 9,000 homes, structures damaged or destroyed in Palisades, Eaton fires, officials say 29 minutes ago Fleming offered a riveting play-by-play of the day’s events.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Veteran actors Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik excel in portraying their characters and Milind Soman’s personality matches that of his character, making his scenes more engrossing.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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House on Haunted Hill plays out more like a fantastically engrossing mystery than a horror movie, the premise a precursor to films like House of 9 (2004).—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bike on a budget: With 100 levels of magnetic resistance, BowFlex’s C6 lives in the home of one Home Fitness Awards judge (an indoor cycling instructor).—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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Rather than sliding in vertically, like the plastic rail on the Switch Joy-Cons, the controllers on the Switch 2 snap in horizontally with what appears to be a magnetic connection, and disconnects with the aid of a horizontal lever to the side of the shoulder buttons.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Hypnotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotizing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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