as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Recent Examples of hypnotize
Critically, don't get hypnotized by performance claims without understanding the cost model at scale.
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Miles Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
She was known for her incredible voice, hypnotizing dance moves and stunning ensembles.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 July 2025
There is a regular rotation of free live concerts on site, as well as cornhole tournaments with surprising talent that is hypnotizing to watch.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The performances complement the winding story: Moore is ethereal and hypnotizing, and Bacon has the casual confidence that rich White men are born with.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Miles Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
She was known for her incredible voice, hypnotizing dance moves and stunning ensembles.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 July 2025
There is a regular rotation of free live concerts on site, as well as cornhole tournaments with surprising talent that is hypnotizing to watch.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The performances complement the winding story: Moore is ethereal and hypnotizing, and Bacon has the casual confidence that rich White men are born with.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotize
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Molina, who is fascinated by silver screen legend Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), distracts himself and Valentín with a recounting of his favorite film of hers — The Kiss of the Spider Woman.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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That kind of content always fascinated me, both sides of it, actually, the victimology and the perpetrator’s perspective.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Taylor and Travis corn maze will open on Saturday and folks at Johnson Farms hope the visitors will be enchanted.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, Labyrinth has since become a beloved cult favorite, continuing to enchant and delight viewers.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hypnotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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