as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all
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as in mesmerizing
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe
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Recent Examples of enchanting
Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
And enchanting night outings can do wonders for humans, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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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Adjective
This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
And enchanting night outings can do wonders for humans, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
At times, partners may have had a special mystique, enchanting you with their powers that may have sucked you in — for the better — or instead, like an addiction.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
Adjective
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Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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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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During the search of his home, prosecutors say Glapinski admitted to investigators to viewing, receiving and possessing child pornography.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Richardson, who is in federal custody, was originally charged with a felony count of criminal threats, a felony count of possessing brass knuckles, a count of possessing a dirk or dagger, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of possession of a large-capacity magazine.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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And best of all, in my opinion, the old Writers Bar, which was barely a bar at all and hardly worth writing about, has been shifted to the front of the main building, greatly expanded and transformed into one of the most charming bars in a city that is full of charming bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Streaming platforms have reached a point of growth where enticing new subscribers isn’t a top priority.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some of the handsomest costumes ever seen in Augusta were only eclipsed by the bright eyes and bewitching smiles.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a sprinkle of '80s nonsensical wit, Splash is an easy-breezy watch that finds its place in the sun by being ridiculously campy while grounding itself in earnestness, thanks to Hanks and Hannah's bewitching lead performances.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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My mother had found a new, more revolutionary role model to follow—Fred Hampton, the charismatic twenty-one-year-old chairman of the Chicago Black Panthers.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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After years of victories in the name of campesinos, the group and its charismatic leaders seem ready for what’s next.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Weaving cinematic forms while allowing reality to resonate is captivating.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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His performances reflect a unique perspective, a vision that goes beyond the notes on the page, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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