catch the imagination of

phrase

: to impress (someone) as exciting and enjoyable
Her books have caught the imagination of children from around the world.

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“Catch the imagination of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20the%20imagination%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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