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verb (2)

present participle of beguile
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Recent Examples of beguile
Verb
Carmen, that beguiling Andalusian beauty created by a 19th-century French writer and afterwards made legendary by artists of different nationalities—in opera, dance, and film—continues to fascinate. Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025 For now, here are the titles that beguile us going in. Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The Old American Can Factory Join us on the roof of Gowanus’ historic Old American Can Factory for a beguiling night of docu-shorts that explore the depths of the human experience. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025 Working with Anomalisa cinematographer Joe Passarelli, Johnson casts Paul’s experiences in a beguiling and ephemeral glow. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beguile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguile
Adjective
  • Hawkins knows exactly how to play Laura’s cheery psychopathy and cunning cruelties, and Wong, in her first film role, gives Piper a spirited independence.
    Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Rigg’s voice is sharp and engrossing, her characters cunning but affable.
    Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The knotted fabric straps have an elevated look, making these cute enough to wear with your favorite sundresses and skirts.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • In addition to pool and beach looks, these slides look cute with baggy jeans and graphic tank tops, flowy midi dresses, and two-piece linen sets.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
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  • The quest to build human-level AI agents using techniques known to produce deceptive tendencies, Bengio says, is comparable to a car speeding down a narrow mountain road, with steep cliffs on either side, and thick fog obscuring the path ahead.
    Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
  • Last year, the Biden administration's Transportation Department opened an inquiry ordering American, Delta Air Lines, Southwest and United to provide records and submit reports to ensure consumers do not face unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices.
    David Shepardson, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 25 May 2025
  • The navy, white, and subtle red palette nods to the seaside and seamlessly blends into Printemps' signature French elegance.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • Take off eye makeup and false lashes before sleep as well to keep the area clean and avoid irritating the delicate tissue around the eye, Lappin said.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
  • Their accountant filed two false corporate tax returns, claiming one of the couple’s firms earned no money in 2015 and 2016.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • But even with slick hair and unpredictable speech patterns, Max Zorin is no match for James Bond.
    EW.com, EW.com, 24 May 2025
  • Early in the process, their characters find themselves being pursued through London at high speeds by cop cars, with Krasinski behind the wheel of a slick Shelby Cobra.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 May 2025

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“Beguile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguile. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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