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
Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
The answer is no, and while Spurs are arguably putting forth the most enthralling case, Sunday was a critical reminder that work remains to be done.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to complete a career grand slam on Sunday, adding the Australian Open title to his trophy cabinet after defeating Novak Djokovic in an enthralling men’s final.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Even without that context, though, Night of the Living Dead operates as an enthralling horror movie in and of itself.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Hearing the strains of Williams’ transcendent composition is a reminder of Felder’s own desires for flight, allowing audiences around the world to be transported by his grand piano, some magnificent music and enthralling stories.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
With miles of sprawling, sandy deserts, magnificent architecture, and rich culture, Abu Dhabi is an enthralling city.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.
—Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
The answer is no, and while Spurs are arguably putting forth the most enthralling case, Sunday was a critical reminder that work remains to be done.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to complete a career grand slam on Sunday, adding the Australian Open title to his trophy cabinet after defeating Novak Djokovic in an enthralling men’s final.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Even without that context, though, Night of the Living Dead operates as an enthralling horror movie in and of itself.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Their great taste whispers, never overwhelming those around them, but rather enthralling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Hearing the strains of Williams’ transcendent composition is a reminder of Felder’s own desires for flight, allowing audiences around the world to be transported by his grand piano, some magnificent music and enthralling stories.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
With miles of sprawling, sandy deserts, magnificent architecture, and rich culture, Abu Dhabi is an enthralling city.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
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 Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, said the vaccine bill was interesting enough to warrant consideration.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 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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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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That capacity makes Ederra’s singing more dynamic and engaging.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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This energy can lend itself to immersing yourself in creative undertakings and healing self-work but isn’t exactly the best for anything that requires absolute clarity, facts, figures, or even speediness.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Clear things up with your ex before immersing yourself in his church.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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