as in hypnotic
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show
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Adjective
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His viral videos are hypnotic, hard-to-comprehend highlight reels, featuring explosive dunks and intricate maneuvers performed by the lightning-fast athlete, such as bouncing a basketball on a fast break behind his back and then picking up the dribble to score.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025 -
The bridge, however, uses compression and digital manipulation to conjure up a hypnotic effect, almost like a loop.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The book impacted me not only because of the riveting events, which couldn’t have been imagined by the most creative Hollywood writer, but also because of Rahaf’s bravery and determination to seek freedom.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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But first, there’s an engrossing look at the life of a multi-faceted woman who grew up in the squeaky-clean 1950s, with a dad who worked in PR for Disney.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the hands of director Hannah Meade, the play has an engrossing horror movie quality, with a jump scare or two, but the story’s arc is hard to follow.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 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
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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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Ana Maria Martínez, an alluring no-nonsense Fiordiligi at 2006 Salzburg Festival, hangs on to some of that allure despite Despina’s heavy-handed antics.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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For the evenings, Christopher Esber’s cage-like silhouette would look alluring complemented by fringe skirts or organza tops.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The music and themes make this one of the more charming live-action adaptations in a while.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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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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The film, inspired by the true story of a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, promises to be a gripping portrayal of organized crime in the island paradise.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Viaplay Content Distribution offers a remarkable slate of gripping thrillers, acclaimed Nordic Noir series, emotionally resonant dramas, and riveting documentaries.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Mesmerizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerizing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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