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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 hypnotizing
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
For the adventurous, the question could be hypnotizing.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The Spurs defense is uniquely built to cast a shadow on a ballhandler as hypnotizing as Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
There’s a hypnotizing 360-shot that starts with Galina and Anton day-drinking and then getting into bed, with composers Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s worrying score pressing upon them, only to come back to the pair in an unchanged, postcoital position.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
The White/Black/Vector Red colorway retains all of the signature elements that made the original Shaqnosis stand out including its hypnotizing circular design, Dunkman branding and Reebok’s 1990s Hexalite hexagonal cushioning.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
That hypnotizing aroma may be one thing, but there is actually a science to grinding coffee.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Aura nails are ethereal, groovy, and as effortlessly hypnotizing as a lava lamp.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
For the adventurous, the question could be hypnotizing.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The Spurs defense is uniquely built to cast a shadow on a ballhandler as hypnotizing as Gilgeous-Alexander.
—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
There’s a hypnotizing 360-shot that starts with Galina and Anton day-drinking and then getting into bed, with composers Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s worrying score pressing upon them, only to come back to the pair in an unchanged, postcoital position.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
The White/Black/Vector Red colorway retains all of the signature elements that made the original Shaqnosis stand out including its hypnotizing circular design, Dunkman branding and Reebok’s 1990s Hexalite hexagonal cushioning.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
That hypnotizing aroma may be one thing, but there is actually a science to grinding coffee.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Visual and practical effects can be powerful tools for hypnotizing Academy voters.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotizing
Adjective
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There’s something hypnotic and ritualistic in it, something that can become almost shamanic, almost therapeutic — like a sound bath.
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Instrumental rock music of the kind Horse Lords make—hypnotic, hyper-focused, complex—usually carries a whiff of manifesto, offering a map toward transcendence of some political, metaphysical, or pick-your-variety kind.
Verb
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
Adjective
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The only thing missing from an enthralling first 45 minutes was a goal, but that wasn't for lack of trying.
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In fairness, there were long stretches of South Africa-Czech Republic that were not entirely enthralling.
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The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
Adjective
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In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
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For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive.
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Step in and you’re transported to the seacoast of Italy by the cheerful Italian soundtrack, the mesmerizing murals and the vibrant yet relaxing setting.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is mesmerizing in space, and dynamic playmakers adorn every level of this Seahawks roster.
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The results have often left me highly frustrated, but also have given me indescribable joy at the fact of having absorbed (although only partially, of course) some of the elusive beauty of those marvelous, magical, mysteriously alluring tongues.
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Those memories sent me looking for the world’s most alluring station hotels.
Adjective
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With SoniQ™ Technology, RPG aims to address that concern by integrating sound-absorbing functionality directly into furniture surfaces.
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Dry skin This is a fast-absorbing blend of seed, nut, and flower oils that delivers lightweight hydration and supports the skin barrier.
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“Hypnotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotizing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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