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bewitching

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adjective

bewitching

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verb (2)

present participle of bewitch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bewitch
Verb
Twin Peaks creator David Lynch, who died in January at 78, was clearly bewitched by the brew himself. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 At its heart, of course, is the music that has long cast its spell, with Stern merely the latest to be bewitched and bedazzled. Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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 bewitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
Adjective
  • When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
  • The natural chemistry between the two appealing lead actors makes their disagreements as believable as the magnetic force that keeps coaxing them to give it another try.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
  • Pitt is there to glower and exude experience, and Idris brims with youthful, charismatic arrogance.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.
    David W. Brown, New Yorker, 5 July 2025
  • This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.
    AZCentral.com, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • Investments in private equity, real estate crowdfunding and digital assets have surged as younger investors proactively manage risks related to inflation and market downturns, seeking stable yet attractive returns.
    Hemanth Golla, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The use of renewable coconut husks may be an attractive point for anyone looking to make their home more eco-conscious.
    Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bode’s spring 2026 presentation was enchanting and expanded the emotional potential of a fashion show.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2025
  • For example, when Pêche Mirage launched at the beginning of 2025, its enchanting floral and fruity aroma flourished throughout the hotel and spa.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • On this song in particular, there’s both this seductive whisper and this exaggerated, bimbo breathiness.
    Reanna Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
  • Across the technology investing world, investors are scaling their bets on a seductive thesis: Generative AI will transform low-margin service businesses into high-margin software companies.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
  • Sam Amick wrote a fascinating notebook about the scene in Los Angeles, where both the Lakers and Clippers have prioritized flexibility this offseason with the future in mind.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Electro-Cumbia beats on the high-end hi-fi, soft red lighting, a dreamlike atmosphere: Daydream is an alluring little hideout on SE Clinton, where there’s always a live DJ and the drinks skewer trendily low ABV.
    Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
  • Such a breakthrough in U.S.-Chinese relations might sound alluring at this particularly fraught moment, but the history of the strategic rivalry between China and the United States and each country’s internal politics make the likelihood of reaching one remote.
    WILLIAM HURST, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025

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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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