as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
travelers to India say that it has an entrancing beauty that is hard to describe
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as in fascinating
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrancing
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 -
Meals should be both nutritious and appealing, prepared in ways that encourage children to enjoy them.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
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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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Everyone can become an attractive tourist, the kind Barcelona welcomes, by traveling with a conscious.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The young and fresh tailoring was worth noting, too, as on a charming navy blue double breasted blazer with two rows of delicate gold buttons.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The woman behind the enchanting seductress at the center of the song was a bank teller who was, according to Parton, overly-familiar with her husband.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Moravia Floral Bistro Set, $200 (was $249) Costway Round Outdoor Dining Set $359 $146 at Wayfair This two-person dining set is perfect for turning tight spaces into an enchanting escape for coffee, conversation, or afternoon tea.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This candle is for readers on a romantic journey with hints of fresh rose and wild jasmine blended with seductive suede, musk and wood notes.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet, behind their sleek interfaces lurks a risk: the seductive, addictive pull of AI agents that can reshape our social lives and emotional well-being.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Entrancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrancing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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