enthrall

variants or enthral

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Recent Examples of enthrall Dramatic gold that is certain to enthrall history buffs and serious theatre-goers alike, according to a news release. San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024 Another is to enthrall its adversary with the notion that reconciliation through conventional negotiations at Seoul’s initiative—which will invariably come with concessions—is possible, even in the wake of the next North Korean provocation. Sung-Yoon Lee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2015 Ryan Murphy continues to enthrall audiences with the latest in his true crime anthology, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which came in fourth place in its fifth week on the streamer, racking up another 5.3M views. Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 Van Gogh’s life and work continue to enthrall the public more than 130 years after his death. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enthrall 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
Verb
  • And that also fascinates me, how one piece of clothing can have that many different styles and expressions to it—the wash, the color, the shape, the length, the waist, low slung, high waist, straight leg, wide leg.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The British journalist and playwright Andrew Halliday was fascinated by these cards, especially one popular card that featured a lady and gentleman walking arm-in-arm up a pathway toward a church.
    Christopher Ferguson, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The result is a classic, pleasing palette with a hint of color.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Côté’s doc provides a portrait of a man battling to find inner peace one Insta reel at a time by pleasing dominatrices.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • San Diego Wave has completed the signing of France midfielder Kenza Dali from Aston Villa. Dali, 33, has joined the club on a two-year deal through to 2027 and will occupy an international slot on the Wave’s roster in 2025.
    Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • By then, anti-vaccination protesters had occupied the grounds outside Parliament, and Ardern and her family were threatened with violence.
    Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Pack a sense of adventure and prepare to be enchanted by the 10 best all-inclusive resorts that aren’t located on the beach.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This enchanting one-mile illuminated trail takes you on a nighttime journey through the forest.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Before the game went south for Swift, her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates, Kylie and Swift delighted fans when they were spotted out for dinner together in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The store has delighted Sacramentans for decades with its abundant decor and offbeat merchandise, from novelty items like fake mustaches and rubber chickens to staples like candles and cookware.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The author’s involvement could prove a hurdle to having the principals from the films involved in the series.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The project could involve one market or multiple spots across different neighborhoods, Merritt said.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The country crooner just walked on stage and started belting out Christmas classics in front of the stunned and enraptured audience.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Ted Bundy, a serial killer who confessed to murder at least 30 young women and girls, was enraptured by the novel and couldn't stop reading it.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • While the boots are still new to my collection, I’m really intrigued to see how the leather wears overtime.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The Mets have been intrigued by the possibility of his velocity in a relief role, but valued the starting pitching depth in the past.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025

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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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