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as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
a striking beauty who was accustomed to having entranced and tongue-tied young suitors
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the entranced look on her face as she danced at the ball
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as in delighted
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entranced
Adjective
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But now things are different as Mr. Combs, 55, faces the most serious challenge to what has been largely a charmed life.—
Ben Sisario,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Appearing on the April 30 episode of SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show, Pratt recalled creating The Princes of Malibu, a look at the charmed life of Brody Jenner.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The Mad Money host was ecstatic about the recent run-up in Disney stock this year, strong quarterly numbers and a turnaround in streaming.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Most fans are ecstatic, but one Madrid supporter gently makes a ‘calm down’ gesture.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Equally, Diana at the gay bar could be said to have a Shakespearean quality, with a girl dressed as a boy slipping into an enchanted world.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lana Ferguson, author of the hit The Nanny has written a giddy summer love story between two unlikely roommates.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Simply buy some bait, hold it over the water, and get ready for a heart-pounding moment as the massive silvery fish leap up to grab their snack — cue the giddy screams, laughter, and plenty of photos.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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However, kombucha is not a magic fix for weight management.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
13 May 2025
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For their next act, Jude Law and Andrew Garfield are pulling off a magic trick.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Events that promote autonomous racecars and high performance consumer vehicles are thrilling because speed and competition between vehicles is something that has fascinated people for over a century.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mornings at Huka are magical as mists lift from the river and cloak the gardens of tree ferns, flax, totara, and rimu pines.—
Kendall Hill,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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This imaginative backstory, brought to life with the help of the French film studio Gaumont, adds a magical dimension that makes Mirokaï feel more like a companion than a machine.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The cargo had been a top priority, transported across the Pacific in record time, with the crew largely unaware of its significance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The unidentified victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries to the chest and hand, Josef said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Entranced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranced. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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