as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in entrancing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthralling
Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Reassembling for the next chapter of this enthralling series beside Ferguson, Henwick, and Zukerman are Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Rick Gomez, Billy Postlethwaite, and Clare Perkins.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 June 2026
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the regular season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers take a look at the key trends behind an enthralling battle for the Premier League crown.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The combination was enthralling and uplifting, and a great way to keep the energy high into the night.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.
—Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Johnson has written the ideal biography of an artist, informed by his own writings and enthralling in its exploration of a life well lived.
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Inside the room of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, there were plenty of enthralling moments that didn't make the cut or nearly went unnoticed.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Melting Point, by Rachel Cockerell Rachel Cockerell’s inventive, enthralling nonfiction debut relies entirely on primary sources to recount the plan by her great-grandfather David Jochelman to resettle 10,000 Russian Jews in Galveston, Texas.
—Monitor Staff, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
Adjective
Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Reassembling for the next chapter of this enthralling series beside Ferguson, Henwick, and Zukerman are Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Rick Gomez, Billy Postlethwaite, and Clare Perkins.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 June 2026
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the regular season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers take a look at the key trends behind an enthralling battle for the Premier League crown.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The combination was enthralling and uplifting, and a great way to keep the energy high into the night.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.
—Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Johnson has written the ideal biography of an artist, informed by his own writings and enthralling in its exploration of a life well lived.
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Inside the room of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, there were plenty of enthralling moments that didn't make the cut or nearly went unnoticed.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Melting Point, by Rachel Cockerell Rachel Cockerell’s inventive, enthralling nonfiction debut relies entirely on primary sources to recount the plan by her great-grandfather David Jochelman to resettle 10,000 Russian Jews in Galveston, Texas.
—Monitor Staff, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
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The music was always entrancing, if polarizing.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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And while the company presented more data on that drug Tuesday, showing promising first-line and combination data on daraxonrasib, scientists also showed in another session intriguing preclinical data on a completely new compound that may represent what comes after the current lineup.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to general manager Magrino, the goal of Borgo Pignano Group is to contribute to a more sustainable and emotionally engaging vision of the city, enhancing its cultural fabric.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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However, competitive play also proved highly engaging for many players.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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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.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Start by picking a film that fits the season and your guests, like a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster, a cult classic, or a vintage thriller.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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