1
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike
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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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1
as in possessing
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
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2
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 bewitch
Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
That bewitching face stopped Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger in their tracks.
—Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
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
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
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Verb
As his deep, mellifluous voice echoed around the concrete walls, the audience—if videos of the event are anything to go by—was left entirely bewitched.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
That bewitching face stopped Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger in their tracks.
—Sam Kashner, airmail.news, 8 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
Adjective
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In the nineteen-nineties, talk of Disneyfication sometimes presumed that Manhattan was destined to grow ever more prosperous and orderly, but both the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic reminded many New Yorkers that other fates were possible, not all of them more appealing.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Competitors may come in with more attractive offers, or external market conditions might shift, rendering the deal less appealing.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Producers envisioned the charismatic (and a little big dangerous) Morgan as the perfect master of ceremonies for the American adaptation of the franchise.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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The World's Most Acclaimed Dissident Filmmaker Denzel Washington stars as David King, a charismatic and powerful music mogul in the midst of a high-stakes corporate power struggle when his son is seemingly kidnapped.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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Called the Grand Ole Opry Camel Caravan, the troupe appeared exclusively for military members at bases throughout the U.S. and Central America during the summer of 1941, charming soldiers with toe-tapping hillbilly music and comedy from Minnie Pearl.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With charming Old-World looks trending across fashion and interiors, this prediction comes as no surprise.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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People in these jobs generally manage the practical logistics of trying to create workplaces that are more welcoming for all employees — and more attractive to a broader pool of qualified candidates.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Grab the Mercury Row Jacquelyn Accent Chair as a practical yet attractive addition to virtually any room in your home, and keep scrolling to discover more space-saving furniture on sale at Wayfair.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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To them, the big city is as enchanting and mysterious as their father, whose absence in their life has stung both parent and child.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Few other places can feel both enchanting and grounding.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Honey strikes up an affair with an unassumingly seductive cop who goes by MG (Aubrey Plaza), all the while Honey’s niece (Talia Ryder) gets into some trouble with a bad boyfriend and Honey’s sister (Kristen Connolly) is too busy with too many children to deal with that.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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As your celestial ruler, Mars, dances with romantic Venus in a fiery trine, this seductive synergy activates your sign and fifth house of love and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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There's a fascinating set of new patches Chinese officials released for a series of launches with top-secret satellites over the last two months, Ars reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Seeing it through someone else’s eyes must be fascinating.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Having more memory is often beneficial, making the 16GB version of the card feel more alluring.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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West Virginia Tourism Office The West Virginia Tourism Office welcomes all visitors to experience the state’s natural beauty and alluring spirit.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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