as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show
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Recent Examples of mesmerize
The shiny material took the outfit from simple to mesmerizing, making it a must-have top for holiday parties and office days.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Leaders, mesmerized by the power of generative AI and intelligent agents, are trying to fit these technologies into their old playbooks.
—Ajay Pundhir, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
He was mesmerized by the old-growth redwoods and hugely challenged by trying to capture them on film.
—Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Leaders, mesmerized by the power of generative AI and intelligent agents, are trying to fit these technologies into their old playbooks.
—Ajay Pundhir, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
He was mesmerized by the old-growth redwoods and hugely challenged by trying to capture them on film.
—Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerize
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Castlecore Castlecore continues to enchant Pinterest users, blending medieval fantasy with mystical, whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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