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to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivated
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
He and Verlander have become inextricably linked, two Tigers aces who have captivated crowds, each won Cy Young Awards and dominated like few in this franchise ever have.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Tens of millions of viewers watched captivated as surfers navigated thunderous waves that broke over a dangerous reef.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Producers pitched their projects in front of a supportive and captivated audience, as is always the case with animation crowds.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
He and Verlander have become inextricably linked, two Tigers aces who have captivated crowds, each won Cy Young Awards and dominated like few in this franchise ever have.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
This section showcases feature films that have already captivated audiences at other festivals or are set to make an impact in the year ahead and address contemporary social or political issues such as climate change.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Tens of millions of viewers watched captivated as surfers navigated thunderous waves that broke over a dangerous reef.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
Adjective
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Long before the Miami glitter, another master showman arrived in Monterey, California—and would soon turn a glamorous hotel into an enchanted forest.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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For their version, TWS added an endearing shoulder shake to the choreography that enticed a slew of A-list Korean celebrities to imitate them.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Carr allegedly groomed the boy and enticed him into sharing nude video and photo images.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks before Quinn and Jack Hughes joined Storrie for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, many Heated Rivalry fans would have been delighted by the collision of two worlds.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The kind of public living room, knitted into the social fabric of Powell’s native Dublin, that so bewitched Mester during their transatlantic courtship.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Surprise, surprise: judging by the bewitched look on her face, Zelma is no more immune to the allure of Anthony Ramos than any of us.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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