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bewitching

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verb

present participle of bewitch

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Recent Examples of bewitching
Adjective
The Mayan title translates to cenote, a reference to the bewitching, watery caverns sprinkled throughout Yucatán. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024 Check in with the stars of one of the most bewitching Disney Channel Original Movies. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
That bewitching face stopped Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger in their tracks. Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025 Fly, do not run, to see Wicked, a bewitching musical experience chanted by a spellbinding cast. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bewitching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitching
Adjective
  • This debt burden, coupled with regulatory scrutiny in the U.K., renders an acquisition less appealing for U.S. supermajors who value financial flexibility.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • England and India will go head-to-head over the next six weeks without the cricketing royalty of James Anderson or Virat Kohli for the first time in two decades, but that does not make the five-Test series any less appealing.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Fass shared a story about pairing younger, digitally fluent employees, steady middle managers, and older employees possessing crystallized wisdom and intelligence.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
  • One of the things that’s very charismatic is madness.
    Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • To-be-weds can exchange vows in one of the islands’ hundreds of charming chapels or on cliffsides with views of the gorgeous blue Mediterranean.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 June 2025
  • She was born on February 1, 1971, to a large family and grew up in Guanajuato, whose historic center is a charming former silver mining town with colonial architecture and colorful, blocky houses stacked like Legos on the dramatic hillside.
    Rebecca Grant June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.
    Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Robert, who turns 28 on Aug. 3, is somewhat more attractive, a plus defender in center who has stolen 21 bases in 26 attempts.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • Grocery stores operate on the thinnest of margins and chic or attractive has nothing to do with marketing commodities like eggs and bread.
    Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • For years, Black women have been quietly shaking up the fragrance space, crafting avant-garde, thought-provoking, and captivating scented art.
    Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Cricket competitions like The Hundred in the United Kingdom and the Women's Premier League in India are captivating more fans, while volleyball has secured substantial investment with League One Volleyball raising approximately $160 million to launch in early 2025.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Known for its enchanting floral scent, this number instantly absorbs into the skin and locks in moisture.
    Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 12 June 2025
  • Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the movie sports the same lively visual style as Chomet’s earlier work, which is by far its best quality (Stefano Bollani’s enchanting score is another of its strengths).
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 June 2025

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“Bewitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitching. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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