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
Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Few other places can feel both enchanting and grounding.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
It’s designed to be helpful, engaging and, honestly, a bit enchanting.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
As a backdrop, doublets of aventurine glass over mother-of-pearl telegraphed the impression of an enchanting event.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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To them, the big city is as enchanting and mysterious as their father, whose absence in their life has stung both parent and child.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Few other places can feel both enchanting and grounding.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
It’s designed to be helpful, engaging and, honestly, a bit enchanting.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
As a backdrop, doublets of aventurine glass over mother-of-pearl telegraphed the impression of an enchanting event.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanting
Adjective
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When talent is scarce and jobs are widely available, employees can make a wish list while organizations compete for the best candidate with the most appealing perks.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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If those two subjects are a bit heavy for your summer tastes — the books weigh in at 880 and 1,200 pages, respectively — then another recent release might be more appealing.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 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
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 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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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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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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During the prayers in the now-viral video, White was speaking in tongues, a practice that is commonly used by charismatic Christians who evoke ecstatic sounds that believers find to be a heavenly language.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The charismatic truant has since become an archetype of 1980s cool.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 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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Showcasing this kind of innovation made the company more attractive to creative and tech-savvy talent.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For starters, native plants are more attractive to pollinators, but they're also perfectly adapted to local growing conditions and will return year after year with minimal fuss.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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“Enchanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanting. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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