as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a captivating performance by the young singing sensation
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivating
AFAR Media, 21 July 2025
Maybe Happy Ending is the offbeat and captivating story of Oliver and Claire, two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Oscar-winning actors embody roles in an authentic way, captivating audiences and serving stories that transcend their selves.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Together, these palaces, which are all open to the public, offer a captivating glimpse into a king’s eccentric vision—and some of Germany’s most breathtaking architecture and scenery.
—AFAR Media, 21 July 2025
Maybe Happy Ending is the offbeat and captivating story of Oliver and Claire, two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Verb
Few shows are as visually alluring and simultaneously captivating in their storytelling as The White Lotus.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Oscar-winning actors embody roles in an authentic way, captivating audiences and serving stories that transcend their selves.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivating
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Others court employees with improved amenities and greater schedule autonomy, aiming to make office time more appealing than mandatory.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Birdbaths are hotspots for transmission between prey species, especially in hot summer months when the water is more appealing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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These people also happen to be charismatic, natural storytellers.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The charismatic 26-year-old rapper and singer announced Monday morning the dates for her 2025 North American fall tour.—
George Varga,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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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
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The program was created to help providers afford to offer workers attractive benefits with the hopes of keeping them in the field.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since 2013, the Edinburgh accessories brand has been building out a global business that offers artisanal leather products at attractive price points.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Today, the estate has been meticulously preserved as a museum, offering visitors a rare peek into Miami’s Gilded Age and a chance to wander one of the most enchanting historic estates in the South.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The park is best visited in spring or fall for mild weather, though the park is also pretty enchanting in the winter.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The concept of a multipolar order is seductive to Indian policymakers, who think India would have more influence if global power were dispersed.—
Nirupama Rao,
Foreign Affairs,
30 July 2025
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Behind many of these failures lies a seductive but dangerous philosophy that has captured Silicon Valley: scale fast or die slow.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Captivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivating. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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