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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a rock band that still attracts rapt crowds of aging baby boomers
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as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
with a mixture of delight and awe, the rapt children stared at the chick in the incubator breaking out of its shell
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Recent Examples of rapt
Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.
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William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Even passive observers dialed in with rapt interest as powerful moments unfolded between matches.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Which brings this kinetic, vibrant documentary back to the music that Hawke, rapt and searching, holds forth as the key to understanding the man and the artist.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The llamas were chased by police and news helicopters, with the video live-streamed to a rapt online audience monitoring for updates.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Even passive observers dialed in with rapt interest as powerful moments unfolded between matches.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Which brings this kinetic, vibrant documentary back to the music that Hawke, rapt and searching, holds forth as the key to understanding the man and the artist.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The llamas were chased by police and news helicopters, with the video live-streamed to a rapt online audience monitoring for updates.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapt
Adjective
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Raina is ecstatic at the news that Sergius has impulsively led a cavalry charge that resulted in heavy losses on his side.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Whether ecstatic or vitriolic, the attention the book garnered was unprecedented.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
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The crash’s giddy prequel, dramatic unfolding, and shattering aftermath—the Great Depression—has long provided compelling material for writers.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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That has Plattner in a giddy mood.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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This season, Advance Denim remains focused on its Blue Loop indigo recovery system.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The actress kept the rest of her look casual and texture-focused, pairing her mary janes with a soft gray sweater featuring an oversized ruffle neckline and a raw-hem denim miniskirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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McDonald’s other daughter was less enraptured—at least, at first.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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Valentin at first doesn’t care but quickly becomes enraptured by the melodramatic story of a magazine fashion editor (Lopez), her assistant (Tonatiuh), a photographer love interest (Luna) and the mysterious Spider Woman (also Lopez).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There was, however, one person this week who was not interested, at all, in reminiscing.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Miramax produced and financed the film, which hoped to serve as counter-programming for females not interested in Tron or the myriad of male-skewing films dominating the marquee.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Rapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapt. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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