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to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivated
Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead, Mila was completely captivated.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Nearly 10 years after the comparatively modest first season of the supernatural series captivated viewers, creators Matt and Ross Duffer knew there was a lot riding on these final eight episodes — and not just for the fans.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead, Mila was completely captivated.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, this same horsepower captivated the Minnesota Vikings, who plotted when and where to select him.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Nearly 10 years after the comparatively modest first season of the supernatural series captivated viewers, creators Matt and Ross Duffer knew there was a lot riding on these final eight episodes — and not just for the fans.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
Adjective
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Like all of Wilson’s work, herein lies a feast of charmed imagery.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jim Jacoby, another Atlanta developer, was also fascinated by the Atlantic Steel property, leading their paths to intersect.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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He was fascinated by Fey's scar When Fey was 5 years old, she was attacked by a stranger while outside of her home in Upper Darby, Penn.—
Desiree Ossandon,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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First opened in 2019, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure takes riders on a journey deep into the Forbidden Forest on an enchanted motorcycle.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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More Arsenal fans have searched for the shirt since the parade, with 55 bought from Etsy in the 24 hours after the parade, but the reference is what enticed buyers pre-title win.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Bay Area News Group After growing up in Baguio City in the Philippines, where dessert often meant treats like fresh mangoes, sticky rice or coconut candy, Elisa Sunga became entranced with baked desserts like cakes when her family moved to Antioch, in the East Bay area, in 2001.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Navarrette plays the bewitched Nikki as a raw nerve, a woman whose unnatural devotion to her boyfriend has her swinging between terrifying extremes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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Across the hall, Wednesday: Eve of the Outcasts drops fans into a delightfully eerie carnival at Nevermore Academy, complete with bewitched games, a murder mystery, and secret passages to explore.—
Kate Springer,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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