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enchanting

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verb

present participle of enchant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enchanting
Adjective
Atmospheric rooms at this hotel in the tiny yet enchanting village of Bourdeilles feature antique stone fireplaces, wooden beams, and calming water views. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 Ravichandran is an enchanting performer; her doe-like eyes, sly smile, and intricate hand gestures convey emotions and storylines that would otherwise be lost to a language barrier. Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025 What struck me immediately was not only his enchanting vocal quality, but also his unique interpretive style that adds depth and emotion to the music. Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025 Their enchanting, colorful works, some of which were included in last year’s Venice Biennale, are often made with the yica stitch common in Wichí weaving that produces a meshlike weave similar to a spiderweb. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enchanting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
Adjective
  • In the nineteen-nineties, talk of Disneyfication sometimes presumed that Manhattan was destined to grow ever more prosperous and orderly, but both the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic reminded many New Yorkers that other fates were possible, not all of them more appealing.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
  • Competitors may come in with more attractive offers, or external market conditions might shift, rendering the deal less appealing.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Fass shared a story about pairing younger, digitally fluent employees, steady middle managers, and older employees possessing crystallized wisdom and intelligence.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Or swap the Amalfi Coast for the coast of Maine, which offers rocky beaches, charming inns, and enough lobster rolls to keep everyone happy, without peak European airfare.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • The charming new portraits come ahead of Camilla and King Charles’ visit to the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 19.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.
    Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Could this bewitching little bag finally cure my overpacking tendencies?
    Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Still, for all of humankind’s efforts to keep the land in place, the very thing that makes the Outer Banks so bewitching also leaves them entirely exposed to the elements.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The author’s recent adult romance follows the daughter of an influential Atlanta dynasty and her blooming relationship with a charismatic musician.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • Fatal 4-Way United States Championship Match Champion Jacob Fatu faces a monumental challenge defending against three elite competitors: the charismatic LA Knight, the brooding Damian Priest, and the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • For years, Black women have been quietly shaking up the fragrance space, crafting avant-garde, thought-provoking, and captivating scented art.
    Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Cricket competitions like The Hundred in the United Kingdom and the Women's Premier League in India are captivating more fans, while volleyball has secured substantial investment with League One Volleyball raising approximately $160 million to launch in early 2025.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That has to be an attractive thing to keep players and to acquire players as well.
    The Athletic FC Podcast, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • With an attractive valuation, strong profitability, and a recent breakout signaling optimal timing for adding bullish exposure in a recovering sector.
    Tony Zhang, CNBC, 14 May 2025

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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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