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or enthral
1
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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2
as in to please
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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3
as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
For 10 years, various writers and directors took a swing adapting Minecraft, the Swedish video game that enthralls children, who apparently yearn for the mines.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
To that point, Witt has enthralled Royals fans since bursting onto the scene via the 2019 MLB Draft.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Vance's pugilistic speech at the Munich Security Conference offended many European leaders — but enthralled Republicans back home who liked the tough talk.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The collections center houses Alamo artifacts, including items donated by rock legend Phil Collins, who became enthralled by Alamo lore as a child.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
To that point, Witt has enthralled Royals fans since bursting onto the scene via the 2019 MLB Draft.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Vance's pugilistic speech at the Munich Security Conference offended many European leaders — but enthralled Republicans back home who liked the tough talk.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The collections center houses Alamo artifacts, including items donated by rock legend Phil Collins, who became enthralled by Alamo lore as a child.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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The concept fascinated me—creating designs and selling custom products without needing to manage inventory.—
Sarim Nadeem,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Hobbyist diver Dom Robinson has spent the past three decades exploring shipwrecks, which have fascinated him since childhood.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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But the viewer wasn’t the only one the jewelry designer sought to please.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Al-Qaida had published a document that said Harry’s assassination would please Muslims, and he and his wife were involved in a dangerous pursuit by paparazzi in New York.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Additionally, a complaint filed against Radford on April 4 and obtained by PEOPLE alleges that the company continued to occupy its headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The Filipino male vocal troupe is the only non-solo musical act to occupy more than one position.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Wolfgang Petersen's poignant take on The NeverEnding Story might slightly lack the depth and sophistication of its source material — Michael Ende's expansive fantasy novel — but the result is still enchanting escapism, with effects and tricks that hold up pretty well.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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This enchanting Moroccan city is ready for its close-up.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Previous videos showing young kids reacting to dads getting new haircuts, and one of a wife responding with shock to her husband shaving, have delighted the internet before.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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And two and a half centuries later, Jane’s stories continue to delight readers and inspire creators like Hornby and Langan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Not everyone is able to take the risks involved in making underground films.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal; Erin Jensen, USA TODAY Gambling involves risk.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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But, as anyone who's scrolled social media of late knows, there are a handful of characters who've particularly enraptured the show's growing audience.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Witnessing these isolated moments come to life at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre felt enrapturing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the story of the Titanic, intrigued by the legacy of The Troubles, or simply want to soak up the buzz of a city rapidly reinventing itself, Belfast delivers one of the most thought-provoking port days in the British Isles.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One team that intrigues me: UC Santa Barbara, coming off a couple of slightly down years under Joe Pasternack, now boasting the No. 3 mid-major transfer class per EvanMiya.com. That includes former UConn (and Saint Mary’s) point guard Aidan Mahaney and former Baylor (and Utah) guard Miro Little.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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