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
Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized.
—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotize
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The Vesuvius disaster and its immense human toll continue to fascinate historians and the public millennia later.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch.
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Ideal for a wedding or black-tie gala, Hannah Bronfman’s twisty updo and face-framing tendrils are sure to enchant.
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“Hypnotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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