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
Devonne Goode, Parents, 12 Apr. 2025
The city’s alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book
Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
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The costumes will take on an enchanting, glowing look during the performance.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 12 Apr. 2025
The city’s alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book
Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
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Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, pay transparency regulations, a higher minimum wage, policies to align school and work schedules, and again, paid leave could all make being a working mother a more equitable—and therefore appealing—experience.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest their vibrant color makes food more appealing and could even increase appetite.—
Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 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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Could this bewitching little bag finally cure my overpacking tendencies?—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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One of my favorites of the important supporting cast is the charismatic Chinese couple who runs two shops in town and provides material support to the twins’ efforts to start their juke joint — Grace (Li Jun Li) and Bow Chow (Yao), who have an adolescent daughter, Lisa (Helena Hu).—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the early jockeying has started drawing donors’ imaginations, and so far, two charismatic leaders from the next generation of Democrats have emerged as figures to watch.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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While sunbathing at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the actress Norma Shearer noticed an attractive young man at poolside talking on a telephone.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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