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or enthral
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in to please
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
Dramatic gold that is certain to enthrall history buffs and serious theatre-goers alike, according to a news release.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
Another is to enthrall its adversary with the notion that reconciliation through conventional negotiations at Seoul’s initiative—which will invariably come with concessions—is possible, even in the wake of the next North Korean provocation.
—Sung-Yoon Lee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2015
Ryan Murphy continues to enthrall audiences with the latest in his true crime anthology, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which came in fourth place in its fifth week on the streamer, racking up another 5.3M views.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Van Gogh’s life and work continue to enthrall the public more than 130 years after his death.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
Another is to enthrall its adversary with the notion that reconciliation through conventional negotiations at Seoul’s initiative—which will invariably come with concessions—is possible, even in the wake of the next North Korean provocation.
—Sung-Yoon Lee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2015
Ryan Murphy continues to enthrall audiences with the latest in his true crime anthology, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which came in fourth place in its fifth week on the streamer, racking up another 5.3M views.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Van Gogh’s life and work continue to enthrall the public more than 130 years after his death.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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In pictures: Deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County 1 of 99 A complex tangle of motives Many people are fascinated by fire from a young age.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is an excellent time to dive deep into a subject that once fascinated you, whether through a course or an inspiring conversation — circle back!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the wild news cycle provided enough public distraction to cover for senators who are eager to please the President by supporting his selections, no matter their own private misgivings.—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
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Find a diary that pleases you aesthetically or feels good in your hand.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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San Diego Wave has completed the signing of France midfielder Kenza Dali from Aston Villa. Dali, 33, has joined the club on a two-year deal through to 2027 and will occupy an international slot on the Wave’s roster in 2025.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Historic museums set within ornate palazzos occupy much of the city, such as Palazzo Madama, Turin’s municipal museum of ancient art, and Palazzo Reale di Torino, a 16th-century palace built for the House of Savoy.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pack a sense of adventure and prepare to be enchanted by the 10 best all-inclusive resorts that aren’t located on the beach.—
Meagan Drillinger,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024
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This enchanting one-mile illuminated trail takes you on a nighttime journey through the forest.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Men's Royal Rumble There are very few times that an ending shocks and delights me in pro wrestling.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Following Stone’s opening, British model, actress and singer Suki Waterhouse took the stage, delighting the fundraiser’s audience with a handful of her songs.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of course, a big part of turning the running game around will involve upgrading the roster.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Both programs involve aspiring entrepreneurs pitching (hopefully) lucrative business models to a panel of celebrity investors, seeking to secure investment capital in exchange for equity in their company.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Labyrinth Year: 1986 Runtime: 1h 36m Director: Jim Henson The legendary creator of The Muppets used his puppet prowess to direct this fantasy flick that enraptured a generation.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Alongside the chemistry of the main cast the costume design by Carlos Rosario kept many of us enraptured.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 Dec. 2024
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What to Know Bennu, a carbon-rich asteroid formed as part of a parent body approximately 4.5 billion years ago, has long intrigued researchers due to its potential to harbor traces of water and organic molecules.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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This is reason enough to see this film or at least to be intrigued by it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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