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as in to excite
to fill with great joy
enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
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as in to enthral
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old
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Recent Examples of enrapture
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings exposed New Zealand to an entirely new audience, enraptured by the stunning scenery.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Orthodox priests burn incense, and enraptured crowds dance as the monument is raised.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Smitten by him and enraptured by the practice of speaking in tongues, which was thought to be channeling the divine, Aimee married him in 1908.
—Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Related Stories As Dickens goes over each of Jesus’ miracles and other pivotal moments ahead of his gruesome death, young Walter walks into the biblical passages as an unseen figure watching from the sidelines and becoming enraptured by the tall tales.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Orthodox priests burn incense, and enraptured crowds dance as the monument is raised.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Smitten by him and enraptured by the practice of speaking in tongues, which was thought to be channeling the divine, Aimee married him in 1908.
—Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Related Stories As Dickens goes over each of Jesus’ miracles and other pivotal moments ahead of his gruesome death, young Walter walks into the biblical passages as an unseen figure watching from the sidelines and becoming enraptured by the tall tales.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrapture
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We at Queer Filmworkers United — the former and current staff union of Outfest — are excited by the fresh approach taken by Christopher and the new board of directors in bringing our beloved organization back to life.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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While these developments may excite Apple users, there's a big catch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
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The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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The extraordinary mania and positivity has been intoxicating.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pierce added, per the suit, also noting that Cutler was intoxicated at the time of the crash.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Classical When Franz Liszt was at the zenith of his fame in the nineteenth century, his fans were so enthralled by his good looks and talent that his mere presence created an atmosphere of mass hysteria.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Katherine Spies became enthralled with flying in her youth attending big air shows — leading her to a career as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot at Camp Pendleton and in combat service in Afghanistan.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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But each night, Hero’s stories before bedtime prove so entrancing that Manfred fails to go through with any seducing, let alone ravishing.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrapture. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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