variants
or enthrals
1
as in fascinates
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 pleases
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 occupies
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralls
Verb
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Is there one that particularly fascinates you?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Springer usually occupies the leadoff position in the Blue Jays lineup.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In another example, O’Reilly’s in-field movement occupies Yoro and prevents the right centre-back from marking Foden, who is positioned behind United’s midfield duo.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Reform of the current system to address this issue involves school choice which includes specialty charter schools, evidence based pilot projects in traditional schools, home school resources with support and virtual classrooms.—
Laura Cassidy,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Planetary formation is believed to occur through a process called accretion — which involves small particles in dusty, gas-rich disks around young stars colliding and sticking together, gradually growing to the size of planets.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the very least, the prospect of doing more with younger Ed and Lorraine intrigues the performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There’s something about childhood and adolescence — and the wounds that form during those years, which in some way stay with us for life — that really intrigues me.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a spare dining room with concrete ceilings and spindly pendant lights, chef-owners Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez serve only what excites them most.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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What excites me most is building relationships and partnerships, getting others inspired about new materials and new possibilities, and being willing to take risks, pushing the limits of what’s known into the space of the unknown.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this cycle rarely satisfies either partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Enthralls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralls. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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