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enthralling

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verb

present participle of enthrall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
Adjective
  • Maureen Murphy made things interesting late in the third period, cutting the Ottawa lead in half with five minutes remaining.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • There’s something quite interesting about the actor’s experience.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • In the mood for a jauntily charming sci-fi comedy dripping with wry wit and an intriguing mystery?
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
  • In an intriguing revision, the Heartbeat team expanded the role of the Page, who is besotted with the Syrian captain Narraboth, who is in turn besotted with Salome.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • As a result, each piece in her collections reflects her exploration of fascinating materials and techniques in a whimsical manner.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • The experience of someone raised with Ghanaian traditions versus someone whose family has been in America for generations creates fascinating dynamics and misunderstandings.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.
    Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.
    Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The film tells a different story of a far more engaging and charismatic character, and the danger of any sign of fragility in women holding positions of power, says Cataldo.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 8 May 2025
  • Furthermore, many Arabic language programs lack structured curricula, and educators often struggle to provide engaging and efficient instruction.
    Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • The absorbing survey shows how movies were an influence, but the appeal goes beyond celebrity subjects.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Many of these jobs involve repetitive or rules-based tasks, exactly the kinds AI is rapidly absorbing.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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