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or enthral
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as in to fascinate
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 to delight
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 to interest
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
Kick-off was barely an hour away, an FA Cup fifth-round glamour tie against Chelsea that would leave a huge global TV audience enthralled, but one player after another did the rounds, signing every shirt, match programme, ball or scrap of paper that was eagerly thrust in front of them.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
His journal suggested he was enthralled by an AI chatbot.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Your 2nd House of Accounting is enthralled by today’s Mercury-Venus conjunction!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
One by one, residents who’d been enthralled by ISIS’s message tried to escape the city.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
His journal suggested he was enthralled by an AI chatbot.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Your 2nd House of Accounting is enthralled by today’s Mercury-Venus conjunction!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
One by one, residents who’d been enthralled by ISIS’s message tried to escape the city.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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In the story, a fictional scientist, Dobb, studies personoid theology and is fascinated by their struggles to understand the nature of their creator, leading to their eventual rejection of Dobb as a deity.—
Dimitris Tsementzis,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ever since that fateful 1950s day in New Jersey when Steve Spielberg's father roused him from slumber to take a late-night rural drive out to watch a spectacular shooting star show, the legendary filmmaker has been fascinated with outer space and the mysteries of the cosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Celebrity doesn’t interest Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Designer Michael Rider knows that his job is not to tantalize the world with his ego, a tendency that has brought us countless collections of oversized, lumpy garments that are unrealistic for people to wear, but to enchant them with terrific clothes.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Drawn by hand by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli films visually stun and enrapture viewers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Austen’s beloved novels have enraptured generations for over 200 years.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Betts saw some similarities in body type with Yamamoto (listed at 5-foot-10 and 176 pounds) and was intrigued by Yamamoto’s ability to get the most out of his body.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand a royal may intrigue him.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Perk up your party with an appetizer that’s sure to please the crowd.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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For most first-time Hawaii visitors, a luau dinner show is a must — an unforgettable vacation highlight that fully immerses you in the rhythms of aloha culture.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Visit Finland is offering a select number of people the chance to immerse themselves in Finnish culture in order to delve into the why and the how behind this country’s innate happiness.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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