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
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Sergei Diaghilev’s production of Cléopâtre for Les Ballets Russes from 1909 and Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 fueled the beginning of the jeweler’s enchanting creations inspired by the lost civilization.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sandra Bullock shared an enchanting tribute to her onscreen sister, Nicole Kidman, on Instagram on Saturday.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Sergei Diaghilev’s production of Cléopâtre for Les Ballets Russes from 1909 and Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 fueled the beginning of the jeweler’s enchanting creations inspired by the lost civilization.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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It was broadcast worldwide, enchanting some 30 million viewers.
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Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This condominium also has another appealing feature.
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Rushing in and risking a possible violation is not an appealing gamble.
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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.
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
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But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
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In 1999, authorities jailed Gadd for possessing child pornography.
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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The doe-eyed spa manager, Anupam Banerjee, has come up with a wide range of enticing holistic treatments, from scrubs, massages, and facials; to biohacking PEMF body mats and LED masks; to Ayurvedic therapies; to breath work and meditation.
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The scrutiny belies the fact that the Reflecting Pool has always been enticing to visitors.
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That all led up to what remains her signature role as Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, bewitching audiences for eight seasons.
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But to do so would be to miss out on the truly bewitching local neighborhood.
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With bright feathers that look painted on, colorful birds are typically pretty and charismatic poster species for conservation.
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In 2025's Marty Supreme, the New York native took on the role of the charismatic hustler Marty Mauser.
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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