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1
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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2
as in to please
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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3
as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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The universe is bolstering your ability to enthrall an audience, thanks to today’s Full Moon in your 5th House of Creativity.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Lady Whistledown, the pseudonymous author of the popular gossip pages that enthrall the ton and serve as the show’s framing device, is really the pen name of Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan), another young woman who’d long been overlooked by potential suitors.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
Indeed, the versatility of the island’s landscapes continues to enthrall even local filmmakers and directors.
—Becky Lucas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Also: O’Connor’s wardrobe will delight and enthrall the menswear enthusiast in your life.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2023
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Lady Whistledown, the pseudonymous author of the popular gossip pages that enthrall the ton and serve as the show’s framing device, is really the pen name of Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan), another young woman who’d long been overlooked by potential suitors.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
Indeed, the versatility of the island’s landscapes continues to enthrall even local filmmakers and directors.
—Becky Lucas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Also: O’Connor’s wardrobe will delight and enthrall the menswear enthusiast in your life.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for enthrall
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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