as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
travelers to India say that it has an entrancing beauty that is hard to describe
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as in fascinating
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrancing
Adjective
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The work to make merchandise more appealing will continue, Fiddelke said Wednesday.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025 -
For many, simply sitting on the couch at home with a dog by their side remains more appealing than slipping into VR.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 20,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Williams, the charismatic GM of the 76ers, left his gig in Philly to lead Orlando’s expansion push.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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From $533 per night. Perks: Hot tub, self check-in, fire pit, 10-foot cowboy pool Set within Yucca Valley’s charismatic Flamingo Heights enclave, Madera House is perhaps as tranquil a place to spend a few days as private retreats get.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Like during past periods of uncertainty, such as the 2008 financial crisis or early Covid-19 years, some companies may be available at more attractive entry points.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Thus, the poorest countries in Central America, Central and South Asia, and Africa are likely to become stuck in the economic lowlands with little means of exit while the larger, geopolitically significant emerging markets will, relatively speaking, become more attractive.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s the magic of Dr. Seuss—the silliness and the whimsy of his books is so enchanting.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Soak up onsen culture at Ginzan, one of Japan’s most enchanting bathing destinations.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The ladylike outfit—consisting of a square-neck, mid-sleeve, calf-length bodycon dress paired with mesh stilettos and ’90s-style sunglasses—is not only super seductive but timeless too.—
Laura Tortora,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025
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This seductive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, was filled with complexity and opulence.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Entrancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrancing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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