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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality
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as in to possess
to cast a spell on
out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all
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as in to enthral
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe
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Recent Examples of enchant
The sequel to Practical Magic is aiming to enchant viewers in the fall of 2026.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
She was enchanted by the centuries-old wood plank floors, scarred and slightly sloped.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
But Kelly Clarkson was enchanted by the on-screen romance between Martin Short‘s Oliver Putman and Meryl Streep‘s Loretta Dunkin while watching the series.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Thanks to floor-to ceiling glass expanses, the exhilarating unobstructed water views encompass the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, city skyline, and Salesforce Park—every perspective designed to enchant and impress.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
She was enchanted by the centuries-old wood plank floors, scarred and slightly sloped.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
But Kelly Clarkson was enchanted by the on-screen romance between Martin Short‘s Oliver Putman and Meryl Streep‘s Loretta Dunkin while watching the series.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Thanks to floor-to ceiling glass expanses, the exhilarating unobstructed water views encompass the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, city skyline, and Salesforce Park—every perspective designed to enchant and impress.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchant
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Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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No monarch ever actually possessed a divine touch (or donkey ears), but historical records indicate at least two men with the name Midas oversaw the Phrygian kingdom during the first millennium BCE.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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Interestingly, Diaz and Rashford don’t possess those qualities either, but both would bolster the squad’s physical profile.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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New restaurants rarely deliver as much historic character and charm as this one. 6.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Florida’s upcoming $15 minimum wage could, paradoxically, spell more problems The horizon isn’t exactly rosy for many Florida workers.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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But starting July 1, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is set to take over all child care licensing in the state, which will spell an end to most of those initiatives.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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Working in recognizable horror subgenres, Byrne entices you with a familiar premise and then slowly teases apart the tropes, leaving you unsettled but also invigorated by his inventiveness.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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This wine entices with blackberry, plum, allspice and vanilla with smooth tannins and a bright acidity.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But those bewitched by the darkness of his sound should not discount the pop sensibility that also lies within.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Twin Peaks creator David Lynch, who died in January at 78, was clearly bewitched by the brew himself.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Two decades later, the street anthem is once again delighting music fans, though through a relatively unlikely conduit: a TikTok meme about dating gaffes.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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For as long as hungry birds have swooped from the saloon’s leafy branches to stalk diners’ steak fries, Le Tub, the kitschy-divey national treasure on Hollywood’s Intracoastal Waterway, has delighted and polarized locals with tacky decor and huge hamburgers.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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As their powerbrokers get seduced by the riches of T20 franchise cricket and as popularity for Test cricket declines among their countrymen, South Africa’s future in the longest and most traditional format has been of major concern.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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American culture has long inspired military service, with recruits seduced by action movies and promises of heroic returns to the U.S.—
Jacob Ware,
The Conversation,
12 June 2025
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“Enchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchant. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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