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as in to delight
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza
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Recent Examples of ravish
However, her origin myth, in which she was hatched from an egg laid by her mother, Leda, who had been ravished by Zeus in the guise of a swan, is plainly invention.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
The ravishing dress was accessorized by equally astonishing Bulgari diamonds.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Barbie Ferreira looked ravishing in a royal blue custom gown designed by Zac Posen for Gap Studio.
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Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Akhnaten is revealed in episodes of his life that are not fleshed out but presented as ritual, including the ravishing love duet with his wife, Nefertiti.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
The ravishing dress was accessorized by equally astonishing Bulgari diamonds.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Barbie Ferreira looked ravishing in a royal blue custom gown designed by Zac Posen for Gap Studio.
—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Akhnaten is revealed in episodes of his life that are not fleshed out but presented as ritual, including the ravishing love duet with his wife, Nefertiti.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravish
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.
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Trump said that Iran violated the ceasefire agreement and that US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as well as coastal radar sites.
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But both have accused the other of violating their end of the agreement.
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There’s some heartbreaking moments where Mary’s trying so hard to please him.
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This is a solid all-rounder that will please most gamers.
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The world was enraptured by Kennedy and Bessette (portrayed on the series by Sarah Pidgeon), who were constantly trailed by the paparazzi and scrutinized by the tabloid media.
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The show has enraptured New York, drawing rave reviews, nine Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical, and starry attendees, including Zendaya, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman.
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Like countless others, I was fascinated by the intersection of medicine, epidemiology, and emerging pathogens that the book portrayed.
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Hornets have ‘totally reshaped that frontcourt’ Kevin O’Connor, Yahoo sports podcaster and writer, is fascinated by the trade on both sides.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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Treating this as a binary choice means optimizing for one group at the expense of the other, which tends to produce policies that satisfy neither.
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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That loyalty is admirable, even when the execution fails to enchant.
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Tunisia, a national team enthralled in chaos, has already been eliminated with two losses.
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More than 50 years after hip-hop’s inception, Freddy is enthralled by its endurance and his place in it.
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“Ravish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravish. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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