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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
Johnson has written the ideal biography of an artist, informed by his own writings and enthralling in its exploration of a life well lived.
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Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
The 'Grey's Anatomy' cast have enthralled fans on-screen for 20 years.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
The 'Grey's Anatomy' cast have enthralled fans on-screen for 20 years.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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While the remote learning time during the COVID pandemic was challenging for many students, Ashlyn Duran used it to learn more about a subject that fascinated her.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The discovery of a blue octopus about the size of a golf ball has delighted marine biologists and the public with its rarity – and its big-eyed cute factor.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Fun activities with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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The things that interest us about the Sixties now won’t be the things that interest people in 100 years’ time or 200 years’ time, because different things will jump out at them.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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At some point, the bracket creep is going to overreach into the point of diminishing marginal returns — dulling regular seasons and perhaps ultimately even eventually interest in the postseasons.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Nearly 45 years after her passing, Princess Grace’s jewelry continues to enchant and inspire.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The show has enraptured New York, drawing rave reviews, nine Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical, and starry attendees, including Zendaya, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Like Mark from Glenwood Springs, I was intrigued by the Maddux Question.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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So there’s a part of me that's intrigued, hopeful, and optimistic on AI.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Still, a gas tax suspension remains a go-to solution for vote-maximizing politicians eager to please their constituents.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Also new at this Cote is a luxe japchae, whose ingredients are wheeled in on a beautiful cart bearing little bowls—noodles, vegetables julienned to pleasing uniformity, and a frankly enormous portion of sweet Alaskan-king-crab meat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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While their 2021-2022 run of shows felt like a celebration of their careers up to that point, a healthy mix of songs new and old, Arirang solidly felt like a show for those who have stuck by the group and are fully immersed in Arirang as an album.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Most people stay on site to be immersed in the environment the whole time.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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