as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality
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as in possessing
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 mesmerizing
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 enchanting
Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Spend time exploring Krakow’s vibrant Old City and Kazimierz, the enchanting Jewish Quarter.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
Ariana Grande is back on the red carpet with another enchanting look.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
These films have synchronized soundtracks but have at most a few spoken words, relying almost exclusively on visuals, music, and sound effects to tell their enchanting stories.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
This enchanting stone cottage features a classic facade framed by climbing roses, warm interiors with original oak beams, a log-burning fireplace and picturesque views of rolling hills.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Spend time exploring Krakow’s vibrant Old City and Kazimierz, the enchanting Jewish Quarter.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
Ariana Grande is back on the red carpet with another enchanting look.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
These films have synchronized soundtracks but have at most a few spoken words, relying almost exclusively on visuals, music, and sound effects to tell their enchanting stories.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
Adjective
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Partition is never an appealing policy option, least of all on a continent traumatized by the way colonial powers arbitrarily carved up communities.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meals should be both nutritious and appealing, prepared in ways that encourage children to enjoy them.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Locals prefer to roll through town on golf carts, the most charming quality of many of America’s beach towns and islands.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Upon entering the beautiful little hôtel particulier, guests were greeted by a striking cherry-red carpet covering the charming cobblestone, welcoming fashion’s elite into a series of rooms showcasing the brand’s new collection.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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This bewitching fusion of introspection and avant-garde musicality solidifies Peluso's status as one of Latin music's brightest trailblazers.—
Pamela Avila,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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The actress and singer has been sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes moments along the way, including a photo posted today that offers a peek at the hair styling tools behind her bewitching updos and soft glam waves.—
Brittany Loggins,
WWD,
18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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This hugely charismatic, extremely rare road-going version of the D-Type racer was loved by Steve McQueen and is worth about $10 million now.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Merz is not as charismatic as Macron but has broadly the same beliefs and pro-EU conviction.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Plus, pop duo NEW YORK gave a captivating live performance on the dancefloor.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Dec. 2024
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The story is captivating for anyone who loves words and language, but a must-have for anyone looking to improve their Italian and feel a little less alone in that journey.—
Sophie Dodd,
Bon Appétit,
11 Dec. 2024
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The potential for cuts in Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that helps lower income people obtain health care, is a particularly attractive target for Democrats.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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And Malik Nabers is an attractive No. 1 receiver target.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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