as in riveting
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as in enchantment
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children
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Recent Examples of spellbinding
Ashley Strickland and Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022
This easy pullout on the Kancamagus Highway brings motorists face-to-face with a spellbinding view of the White Mountains that stretches on for miles.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2022
The most spellbinding moment of the night came afterward, as the crew switched out James Krivchenia’s kick drum.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2021
Though the future of Venice is uncertain, the Pearl of the Adriatic remains one of the most spellbinding and iconic destinations in Europe.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
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Check out its first direct image of a gas giant exoplanet as well as a spellbinding view of the Phantom Galaxy.
—Ashley Strickland and Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022
This easy pullout on the Kancamagus Highway brings motorists face-to-face with a spellbinding view of the White Mountains that stretches on for miles.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2022
The most spellbinding moment of the night came afterward, as the crew switched out James Krivchenia’s kick drum.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2021
Though the future of Venice is uncertain, the Pearl of the Adriatic remains one of the most spellbinding and iconic destinations in Europe.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
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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
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Sip this citrusy creation and let the ground cardamom and cinnamon add just the right touch of enchantment.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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This sumptuous adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s internationally renowned novel of love, longing, and culinary enchantment during the Mexican Revolution feels grander and more emotional—but also more thoughtfully engaged with the politics of its era—than the great 1992 film version.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Waves takes audiophiles through angelic soundscapes, club-ready tracks, joyful beats, driving bass, hypnotic toplines and more.Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The hypnotic music, scents, and sounds of flowing streams set the tranquil tone.Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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By the end, the production seems to be working extra hard to keep the show’s seductiveness level from sinking, pumping in the odd flicker of magic whenever the score falls down on the job of bewitchment.Vulture, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2023
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Mercury well aspected on the 6th finds you in accord with others and Venus in Pisces accents playfulness on the 8th and romantic bewitchment on the 15th.Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Feb. 2023
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Trump and former President Barack Obama—seated next to each other in the pews—appeared to have an engrossing conversation, with Obama laughing several times, a surprising moment for the two rivals.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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There’s no lack of suspense, human interest or unique animal footage in this engrossing feature, whose broad appeal should ensure wide exposure — at least among allied nations.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Their players look connected, know where each other are and play with fluidity and automatism.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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French critic Laurent Jenny, in a piece translated by Thomas Trezise, contrasts Breton and Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, who, beginning in 1930, challenged some of the ideas of automatism.Allison C. Meier, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2024
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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What’s so enchanting and frustrating about American life is that there are so many examples of people who did work hard and did make it and achieve success.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Spellbinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbinding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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