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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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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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as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the child's enthrallment with the new toy lasted about 30 minutes
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Recent Examples of enthrall
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Screaming engine notes inspire some fans, while power units configured to promote good racing enthrall others.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Classical When Franz Liszt was at the zenith of his fame in the nineteenth century, his fans were so enthralled by his good looks and talent that his mere presence created an atmosphere of mass hysteria.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Our 8-year-old tester—who happens to be a devoted fan of the Ninjago series—was enthralled by the dragon’s cool features.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Screaming engine notes inspire some fans, while power units configured to promote good racing enthrall others.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Classical When Franz Liszt was at the zenith of his fame in the nineteenth century, his fans were so enthralled by his good looks and talent that his mere presence created an atmosphere of mass hysteria.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrall
Verb
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And this character fascinated me, this person in an environment that has so much to offer but who’s so fragile inside.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Levitation has fascinated both entertainers and scientists for centuries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s so much to love about this crowd-pleasing appetizer—here are a few ways to dial up the flavor, save time, and enjoy this dip in new ways.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ulbrich thought Deablo had enough pass-rushing acumen to be an occasional blitzer and had the speed and length to drop into pass coverage in the middle of the field and occupy a large spot not just on the field but in the vision of the quarterback.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The system has the ability to show warehouse operators how much of the warehouse is occupied, whether products and pallets are in the right location, how storage conditions seem and more.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The visceral feeling of it is what puts gamers in the shoes of the main character, clicking a button and appearing in a different region can break the immersion.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Contrary to early theorists, sensory immersion wasn’t critical to the success of mixed-reality computing, but the sense of control was.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mass of greenery sets the stage as a fresh background for blooming plants or can enchant visitors on its own.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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He and his mother, the late Eve Branson, were enchanted.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cornelia joined the pair towards the end of their dance, which delighted judge Kym, who praised the way the trio kicked off the night.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash, and damage to the surrounding area was limited to the parking lot, Nunez said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the exploding festival stage, there’s a drunken bachelorette wreck, plus a jaw-dropping boy-with-the-red-balloon moment involving a little girl and a kite.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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If the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds, where will The Free Press focus the majority of its editorial attention?—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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White working-class people in struggling Rust Belt communities have gotten a great deal of media attention in a partisan context in recent years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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