as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
visitors have long found the Highlands of Scotland to be an enchanting place
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all
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as in mesmerizing
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe
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Recent Examples of enchanting
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
The concept of someone with our uncommon name being famous in another corner of the world was enchanting.
—Paul J. Heney, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Depending on the season, there are dozens of opportunities to harvest nature's bounty in Pungo, an enchanting and unexpected 8,000 acres of farmland just past Sandbridge Beach.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
The concept of someone with our uncommon name being famous in another corner of the world was enchanting.
—Paul J. Heney, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Then the picture begins to blur before coming back into clear focus to reveal Novak, still enchanting at 92, standing in a room filled with her paintings.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
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This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That said, the idea is visually appealing, and some specific applications have made heavier use of the concept.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plot revolves around Raven’s father, the demon known as Trigon, and his efforts to take over Earth and reclaim his daughter by possessing the members of the League.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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There are tons of enticing cold and hot drinks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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The company, which started in 1947 in Conecuh County, Alabama, has a potent combination of enticing hickory smoke and a patented blend of seasonings that set their products apart from the usual offerings in the grocery-store meat case.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Such is the expectancy around Arsenal now, a 1-0 loss to a bewitching free kick, the kind of sudden inspiration that decides a close and claustrophobic game, hit the team hard.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Could this bewitching little bag finally cure my overpacking tendencies?—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The vice president was a close friend of the charismatic conservative activist, who was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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On stage, DeMarco projected a charismatic, likable and humorous persona that went beyond his simple attire of a baseball cap and a T-shirt.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by museum collections and Art Deco design, the geometry and exactness of bold shapes in earthy tones are captivating.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Across the entirety of Patagonia’s Valdivian forests, explorers can encounter captivating birdlife, endemic amphibians and some of the earth’s most fascinating ungulates, many of which are largely ignored in favor of the region’s more imposing animals.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Paul Simon, another New York songwriter, was also expert at making his home part of the narrative without spelling it out.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to spelling the end of the threshold nuclear strategy, the 12-day war will likely have another important consequence.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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