as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show
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Recent Examples of mesmerize
From the smaller ones that housed the food and games, to the sideshow and the enormous performance tent, each one bestowed an allure that mesmerized its visitors.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
And yet, twice each year, people not only from in and around New York, but from across the country and even perhaps from around the world come to Manhattan to be mesmerized by an uncommon phenomenon that occurs near sunset.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is mesmerizing in space, and dynamic playmakers adorn every level of this Seahawks roster.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
It’s been mesmerizing to watch Schoenbrun not only come out in real time over their last two films, but now come so much into their own powers as a storyteller.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
And yet, twice each year, people not only from in and around New York, but from across the country and even perhaps from around the world come to Manhattan to be mesmerized by an uncommon phenomenon that occurs near sunset.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is mesmerizing in space, and dynamic playmakers adorn every level of this Seahawks roster.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
It’s been mesmerizing to watch Schoenbrun not only come out in real time over their last two films, but now come so much into their own powers as a storyteller.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerize
Verb
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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.
Verb
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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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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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