as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children
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Recent Examples of spellbind
Both were spellbinding experiences that exuded joy and adventure in equal measure, prompting me and other attendees to repeatedly grin and shake our heads in wonder and awe.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is whipping up a brand-new season of spellbinding desserts set to premiere on November 2, just in time for the cozy months ahead.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
The show’s production value remains (mostly) quite good, and a few of the performances are spellbinding.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Show off the spellbinding aspects of these wickedly good drinks by serving the sippers in clear bowls and glassware.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is whipping up a brand-new season of spellbinding desserts set to premiere on November 2, just in time for the cozy months ahead.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
The show’s production value remains (mostly) quite good, and a few of the performances are spellbinding.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Show off the spellbinding aspects of these wickedly good drinks by serving the sippers in clear bowls and glassware.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
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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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Elizabeth is fascinated by insects and science.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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If that wasn't enchanting enough, they were then joined by their original Broadway counterparts, Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) and Idina Menzel (Elphaba).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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