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as in fascinated
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 mesmerized
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Leah wasn't only mesmerized by refills.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Maisey Kolpak was one of many mesmerized by the sight of the flag.
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Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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
The Courant has reported, most colonists were not exactly mesmerized by the notion of severing ties with the mother country.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Over 90 minutes, six costume changes that included everything from cave-girl garb to tropicoqueta vibes, and four different imaginative stage areas, Karol G mesmerized the audience with stunning vocals and aggressive yet sultry choreography by Parris Goebel.
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Vanessa Diaz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Be mesmerized by the dazzling lasers and pulse-pounding tunes from the movie in this unforgettable experience.
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Leah wasn't only mesmerized by refills.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Maisey Kolpak was one of many mesmerized by the sight of the flag.
—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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.
—
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
The Courant has reported, most colonists were not exactly mesmerized by the notion of severing ties with the mother country.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Over 90 minutes, six costume changes that included everything from cave-girl garb to tropicoqueta vibes, and four different imaginative stage areas, Karol G mesmerized the audience with stunning vocals and aggressive yet sultry choreography by Parris Goebel.
—
Vanessa Diaz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Adjective
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Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
Verb
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The naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.
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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.
Adjective
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League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
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From there, the conversation exploded, drawing responses from interested eaters — or sippers, as the case may be — from around the area.
Verb
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
Adjective
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The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
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Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
Adjective
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Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
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Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
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Worldwide Volunteers Help Classify Wisconsin’s Wild Animals The public can become involved in Snapshot Wisconsin by either helping maintain trail cameras or identify and count the wild animals seen in the photos.
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Under the Adams Act of 1916, the government became involved in labor-management relations.
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