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
Stephanie Hope, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Here, then, are eight of the most surprising and enchanting objects from this year’s showcase that might just inspire your own home design.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Tucked at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe’s remarkable high desert landscapes and enchanting golden light feel almost otherworldly.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
There’s something so cozy and enchanting about a story about a place filled with secrets and magic.
—Stephanie Hope, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Here, then, are eight of the most surprising and enchanting objects from this year’s showcase that might just inspire your own home design.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Tucked at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe’s remarkable high desert landscapes and enchanting golden light feel almost otherworldly.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
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This shift has produced a wave of designers whose work blends heritage with modernity — an appealing combination for global audiences seeking fresh narratives.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Choosing long-lasting, low-effort perennials ensures a more enjoyable and visually appealing garden.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
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If released, both people are ordered to wear a GPS tether and are prohibited from possessing any animals or firearms.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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An indictment filed in December 2024, while Joe Biden was still president, charged 34 members of a gang, known as Group 31 or Los Tiburones, and associates with crimes including drug distribution resulting in at least four overdose deaths, money laundering and possessing a firearm.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
8 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Just a couple blocks off the eastern end of Montauk’s main drag, Marram is walking distance from charming local eateries (like Joni’s, for breakfast), surfboard rentals over at Sunset Surf Shack, and fresh brews at Montauk Brewing Company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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There’s Lewis Pullman, continuing to work his own dad’s charming everyman appeal.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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The potential free-agency solutions don’t seem enticing at this point, either.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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What, exactly, is so bewitching about padel?—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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But ahead of that, the charismatic actor sat down with Vogue to discuss career coincidences, onscreen rage, and growing up in Harlem.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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In a season-long arc, Gallagher will play Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure, whose arrival at the Gibsons’ marina on his beloved boat sets up a sequence of upheavals that Alberg and Cassandra will have to grapple with.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The ranking comes from a study by travel insurance company InsureandGo, which used eye-tracking technology to identify the world’s most visually captivating train journeys.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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She’s aided immeasurably by the captivating chemistry between her and Daniel Petzold as Jo’s best friend, the similarly playful and witty neighbor, Laurie.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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