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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
Autumn Alvarez, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Sammy Sosa approaches the spotlight again Steele was only a toddler during the home run chase of 1998 when Sosa and Mark McGwire pursued the single-season record and captivated fans across the country.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
For decades, dire wolves have captivated the imaginations of gamers, musicians, and fantasy fans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Hundreds stood captivated before the stage, including college students Yaox Hern and Ken Ong from Malaysia.
—Autumn Alvarez, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Sammy Sosa approaches the spotlight again Steele was only a toddler during the home run chase of 1998 when Sosa and Mark McGwire pursued the single-season record and captivated fans across the country.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
On stage, under the persona of Lola Loquacious, Mendoza captivated audiences with her vibrant personality and strong stage presence.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
For decades, dire wolves have captivated the imaginations of gamers, musicians, and fantasy fans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
Adjective
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But now things are different as Mr. Combs, 55, faces the most serious challenge to what has been largely a charmed life.—
Ben Sisario,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Appearing on the April 30 episode of SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show, Pratt recalled creating The Princes of Malibu, a look at the charmed life of Brody Jenner.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Equally, Diana at the gay bar could be said to have a Shakespearean quality, with a girl dressed as a boy slipping into an enchanted world.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If Brown is enticed by the chance to see that through, the Chiefs can take advantage and alleviate some of the risk by luring him with some incentives based on playing time.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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With more cap space leaguewide than expected, Zucker may be enticed by the idea of hitting free agency coming off a career year.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Sep. 2024
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This is more like a bewitched hell.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2022
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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