as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in entrancing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthralling
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Reassembling for the next chapter of this enthralling series beside Ferguson, Henwick, and Zukerman are Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Rick Gomez, Billy Postlethwaite, and Clare Perkins.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the regular season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers take a look at the key trends behind an enthralling battle for the Premier League crown.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
The combination was enthralling and uplifting, and a great way to keep the energy high into the night.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
Johnson has written the ideal biography of an artist, informed by his own writings and enthralling in its exploration of a life well lived.
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Air Mail,
9 May 2026
The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Inside the room of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, there were plenty of enthralling moments that didn't make the cut or nearly went unnoticed.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
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Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
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Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Melting Point, by Rachel Cockerell Rachel Cockerell’s inventive, enthralling nonfiction debut relies entirely on primary sources to recount the plan by her great-grandfather David Jochelman to resettle 10,000 Russian Jews in Galveston, Texas.
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Monitor Staff,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Adjective
In fairness, there were long stretches of South Africa-Czech Republic that were not entirely enthralling.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Reassembling for the next chapter of this enthralling series beside Ferguson, Henwick, and Zukerman are Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Rick Gomez, Billy Postlethwaite, and Clare Perkins.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the regular season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers take a look at the key trends behind an enthralling battle for the Premier League crown.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
The combination was enthralling and uplifting, and a great way to keep the energy high into the night.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
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Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
Johnson has written the ideal biography of an artist, informed by his own writings and enthralling in its exploration of a life well lived.
—
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Inside the room of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, there were plenty of enthralling moments that didn't make the cut or nearly went unnoticed.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Melting Point, by Rachel Cockerell Rachel Cockerell’s inventive, enthralling nonfiction debut relies entirely on primary sources to recount the plan by her great-grandfather David Jochelman to resettle 10,000 Russian Jews in Galveston, Texas.
—
Monitor Staff,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
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That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
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Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
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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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How to make the moment scary but watchable, disgusting but entrancing?
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The music was always entrancing, if polarizing.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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What Dave Gallagher and the AnimSchool Studios team have achieved is remarkable, creating a visually stunning, emotionally engaging series that has already built a passionate audience through its own merit.
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Mahjong, which is strategic, social and mentally engaging, fits squarely into that category.
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
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That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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