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or enthral
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in to delight
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
Pasha was especially enthralled by the restaurant industry from a young age.
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Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Critics were divided, audiences were entertained, TV executives and Beale’s IRL equivalents were appalled, Oscar voters were enthralled.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
In recent decades, work has sped up as the basilica became a major international tourist attraction, with people enthralled by Gaudí’s radical aesthetic that combines Catholic symbolism and organic forms.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Two Atlanta authors publish three new books this winter aimed to enthrall readers between the ages of 2 and 18.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Critics were divided, audiences were entertained, TV executives and Beale’s IRL equivalents were appalled, Oscar voters were enthralled.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
In recent decades, work has sped up as the basilica became a major international tourist attraction, with people enthralled by Gaudí’s radical aesthetic that combines Catholic symbolism and organic forms.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Two Atlanta authors publish three new books this winter aimed to enthrall readers between the ages of 2 and 18.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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Spielberg has been fascinated by the UFO topic his whole career, with his 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind still considered by many to be the most compelling dramatization of the subject.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shawn, too, is wracked and fascinated by the human ability to smile and smile and be a villain.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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With the right instruction, each of us can create a character that delights all of us.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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The queen—blond, leggy, wearing dark glasses and a red flapper dress—lounges on an armchair while ministers in suits delight their childish king by dancing with him, turning him and his big belly in cartwheels and the like.—
Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Celebrity doesn’t interest Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tyner says the challenge is to provide activities that interest younger golfers while respecting the sentiments of longtime members.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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All of this culminates in a stunning sequence set in a rundown hospital, where the majority of the ensemble returns, and is forced into further moral dilemmas under the threat of oblivion, in a race-against-the-clock finale shot in enrapturing long takes.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Super Bowl is one of the few cultural events to enrapture the entire nation.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn signed former Alabama forward Grant Nelson to a 10-day contract Friday, taking a flyer on an undrafted prospect with size, a modern skill set and enough versatility to intrigue a team that’s leaned hard into youth.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those intrigued by the MOMA/Met Opera crossover may be interested in the Met Museum’s annual Costume Institute exhibition.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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The hotel's restaurant, Pavyllon by Yannick Alléno, is duly grand, with white tablecloths, velvet banquettes, and a menu that, according to general manager Romain Mervelay, marries French techniques with seasonal ingredients to please British palates.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sure, a deep 93% partial lunar eclipse will be a must-see on August 27, 2026, but true totality — when the entire moon is immersed in Earth’s umbral shadow — will not return to North America for nearly three years after March 2026.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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But rather to immerse the viewer in a sensorial experience.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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