as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica
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as in fascinating
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 entrancing
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 intriguing
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthralling
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
For director Rowan Athale, the experience was enthralling but also wholly bizarre, largely because of the sheer amount of star-wattage in the room.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Astonishing, boundary-pushing visuals are accompanied by an enthralling narrative filled with poignant commentary and genuinely moving character work.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
As enthralling as the exclusive news was, the audience Q&A is always the most compelling part of any BravoCon panel.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Operating every Friday at noon, the Rolling Bridge becomes an enthralling sight, drawing large crowds to witness its unfolding process over the Grand Union Canal.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
As enthralling as beating the Bills may have been, chasing a leader down is the easiest race to run.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
And Oscar voters do not need much of an excuse to pledge their votes to an enthralling young ingenue.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The 23-year-old is one of the Premier League’s most enthralling, threatening attackers.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
For director Rowan Athale, the experience was enthralling but also wholly bizarre, largely because of the sheer amount of star-wattage in the room.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Astonishing, boundary-pushing visuals are accompanied by an enthralling narrative filled with poignant commentary and genuinely moving character work.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
As enthralling as the exclusive news was, the audience Q&A is always the most compelling part of any BravoCon panel.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Operating every Friday at noon, the Rolling Bridge becomes an enthralling sight, drawing large crowds to witness its unfolding process over the Grand Union Canal.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
As enthralling as beating the Bills may have been, chasing a leader down is the easiest race to run.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
And Oscar voters do not need much of an excuse to pledge their votes to an enthralling young ingenue.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fernando Frias’s enthralling concert film intercuts the band’s performances as seen from all sorts of angles, creating an almost democratic variation on the typical rock doc.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our guide to the best upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026 features a blockbuster mix of popular franchises, intriguing one-offs, and one of the greatest directors of all time heading back to alien visitation territory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Their ongoing collaboration makes for an eclectic and engaging body of work.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Another way to make snowshoeing even more engaging?—
Mia Taylor,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2026
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If that wasn't enchanting enough, they were then joined by their original Broadway counterparts, Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) and Idina Menzel (Elphaba).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress and comedian almost singlehandedly revived the Golden Globes telecast last year with a hosting gig that did the near-impossible feat of pleasing a room full of A-listers and seemingly everyone who watched on TV.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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