as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a bewitching woman who has never lacked for suitors
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike
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Recent Examples of bewitching
Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
The rubber meets the road when Polly receives a mysterious box from a bewitching, raspy old woman (Kathryn Hunter, the current go-to for that type of thing — and deservedly so).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Monogram pumpkins and place them on your front porch for outdoor pumpkin decor that welcomes guests to your bewitching abode.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Behind his Mona Lisa stretches an equally bewitching—and often overlooked—bird’s-eye view.
—Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
The rubber meets the road when Polly receives a mysterious box from a bewitching, raspy old woman (Kathryn Hunter, the current go-to for that type of thing — and deservedly so).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Monogram pumpkins and place them on your front porch for outdoor pumpkin decor that welcomes guests to your bewitching abode.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitching
Adjective
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North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.—
Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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The brand is a regular on Oprah's Favorite Things lists, which only makes this deal more appealing.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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He was charged with felony counts of first-degree murder and possessing a weapon.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The single-page document shows that Marquez and Hunter are seeking a presidential pardon for Liddy, who was convicted in 2020 of possessing child pornography.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Youthful, well-dressed, and charismatic, TBPN is making Silicon Valley wealth look fun again.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, Venezuelans identify Machado, not González, as the winner, and the charismatic opposition leader has remained the voice of the campaign, pushing for international support and insisting her movement will replace Maduro.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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At times, partners may have had a special mystique, enchanting you with their powers that may have sucked you in — for the better — or instead, like an addiction.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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If that wasn't enchanting enough, they were then joined by their original Broadway counterparts, Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) and Idina Menzel (Elphaba).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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That group of Democrats sees Mamdani as having scored a political victory by charming the president.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
28 Nov. 2025
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There’s even a growing market for clunky-but-charming mini cathode-ray-style TVs — and boomboxes with streaming capability.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fearing for their safety, a Border Patrol agent opened fire, striking both suspects, prosecutors allege.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Take a note from Fran Drescher’s Golden Globes look and stock up on her striking Laura Geller New York Makeup glam products at Amazon now.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Bewitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitching. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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