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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
But the youngsters weren’t the only ones enthralled by the vintage model train layout at Pullman Exhibit Hall and its links to the history of Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood and the rail car factory that anchored it.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Readers around the world have been enthralled by the story of Lorelei Lee, a tactical beauty with a desire to improve herself romantically, financially and socially, and Lorelei’s bestie and travel buddy, Dorothy Shaw, the everywoman along for the fun.
—Adriana Trigiani, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
This is Maurice’s third Winter Classic and he’s enthralled with the idea.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The story and retro-futuristic look of the Fallout game franchise have enthralled video game players since the first title debuted in 1997.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Readers around the world have been enthralled by the story of Lorelei Lee, a tactical beauty with a desire to improve herself romantically, financially and socially, and Lorelei’s bestie and travel buddy, Dorothy Shaw, the everywoman along for the fun.
—Adriana Trigiani, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
This is Maurice’s third Winter Classic and he’s enthralled with the idea.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The story and retro-futuristic look of the Fallout game franchise have enthralled video game players since the first title debuted in 1997.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
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This is Taymor’s first production to embark on a national tour, and she’s been fascinated by the range of audience responses.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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These are the problems that most interest the complexity theorist Henry Yuen.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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Also consider local hiking groups, fitness classes, or dance classes—and don't be afraid to try a few different things to find what most interests you.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 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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Saturn and Neptune both yeet themselves out of your relationship house forever (kind of), and Venus swoops in to re-enchant your unions.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 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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Each of the eight best new artist nominees was given a solo performance slot, but none delivered a set as immersive and enrapturing as Doechii’s.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2026
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Epibatidine intrigued researchers for decades and was once highly sought after as a potential analgesic many times more powerful than morphine.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hopefully, there’s a spot that intrigues you.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the sanitation department is appealing to the ethos of New Yorkers to please, be a good neighbor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This recipe starts with a pound of ground round and adds delicious warming flavors to make a truly crowd-pleasing soup.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shelby has traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and more, immersing herself in each fashion market, respectively.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Drawing from her own experience as someone from Malaysia who grew up immersed in Singaporean culture before moving to the city-state, Yeo found personal resonance in her character’s search for home.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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