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
Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
However, an enchanting nightclub singer, Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li), and a case involving World War I veterans imbued with strange powers, pulls him back into action.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 May 2026
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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
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Adjective
Not your average octopus Octopuses are enchanting creatures, said Jim Barry, senior scientist at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California, who was not involved with the study.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
However, an enchanting nightclub singer, Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li), and a case involving World War I veterans imbued with strange powers, pulls him back into action.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 May 2026
Verb
The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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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Garcia denies ever downloading, possessing, watching, or distributing child pornography.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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In addition to taking responsibility for the robberies, federal prosecutors said Lopez admitted to illegally possessing three firearms and a little more than 30 rounds of ammunition that were found at his home in December 2023.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That does sound enticing for a brand that became the first Chinese carmaker to exceed 1 million sales in Europe.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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But to do so would be to miss out on the truly bewitching local neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That bewitching feeling became his North Star for storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Ryan Fitzpatrick had the same kind of impact on that dismal 2019 Dolphins team, which might not have won any of its five games that season without the charismatic quarterback, who had a knack for uniting and inspiring people.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Inspired by Michael Pollan’s books, Angus stepped out of his London stockbroker brogues and into the role of charismatic, barefoot ‘Farmer Angus’; a passionate espouser of biodynamic farming principles, destined to become a household name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The team anticipating it would occupy our summer baseball fascination is captivating for all the wrong reasons.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Mika Abdalla has become a breakout star, captivating audiences with her role as Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s steamy hockey series Off Campus.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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