How to Use captivating in a Sentence

captivating

adjective

• Click through our highlights gallery above to see the most captivating looks from the week.
  — Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 May 2023
• The flavors will be captivating, but the feast for the eyes will entice as well.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
• The captivating sight of tables adorned with vibrant green and pink acrylic tiles.
  — Kinsey Gidicl, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
• His unique body type is as rare as his captivating blend of power and athleticism.
  — Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
• Triplets are much less likely and, therefore, all the more captivating.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
• Death of the Author is captivating, and the writing is in a league of its own.
  — Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
• But boy were there some fireworks in what was the most captivating recruiting week of the year to this point.
  — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 8 July 2025
• Beéle, on the other hand, adds his captivating deep vocals and a touch of reggaetón.
  — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
• Even if all the above still happened but the fight scenes were captivating and creative, my thoughts on this movie might have been swayed.
  — Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
• This captivating fruity-floral blend bursts with a juicy mix of peach, lychee, and bergamot.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2026
• The story of a bookstore can be a captivating tale that sometimes begins again in a new home.
  — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2023
• Stargazers should plan to wake early to view the captivating morning scene.
  — Gina Park, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
• Such a captivating mix of history and revenge thriller is sure to blow the minds of action fans.
  — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 May 2023
• It’s been very captivating about the honesty in the Gotye song.
  — Michelle Guerrero, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2023
• Yet somehow, by the end, the result is both moving and captivating.
  — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
• This image is eerie and captivating.
  — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
• The show is captivating and heart-racing, with unpredictable twists and turns.
  — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
• But Ni and Zhou bring nuance to the parts and make for a captivating couple.
  — Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
• Or that savory drinks would come to dominate some of the most captivating cocktail menus?
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
• But the book proved to be far more unpredictable and captivating than that, and also so funny, so full of pathos.
  — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2025
• Don’t bury your most captivating information at the midpoint or end of the video.
  — Sergio Alvarez, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
• The shoes are crafted from wavy foot-framing panels of suede and mesh that add a captivating detail to the front of the pumps.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
• True crime has always been a captivating and important part of my career.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
• Now, Blige will be bringing the deeply captivating show to the world’s most famous arena and the world.
  — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2025
• Below, find eight of the most captivating golf WAGs to watch.
  — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Apr. 2026
• The only thing more captivating than Mane’s humorous lyrics is his streetwear look.
  — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
• The captivating final twist has had viewers asking whether or not there will be a second season.
  — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
• In his most captivating film role in years, George Clooney is cast—fittingly—as the last great movie star.
  — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
• The fact that the Knights are even in the tournament is another twist in their captivating tale.
  — Tom Withers, ajc, 18 Mar. 2023
• Dark and moody, this captivating shade ushers in warmth and a sense of mystery, adding instant character to any space.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024