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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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His reluctant hero, NYPD cop John McClane, thrilled and charmed audiences, turning John McTiernan's claustrophobic action romp into one of the year's highest-grossing films.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Nick Dunlap has led a charmed young career to date.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many attendees were ecstatic to be back for this celebration, which is unlike any other in the U.S.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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With that in mind, there is one Thoroughbred trainer that is ecstatic since one of his stable stars bent his ear.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Middle notes of gardenia, jasmine, ylang ylang, and frangipani create a charmed effect that smells like stepping into an enchanted spring garden.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
21 July 2025
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Every enchanted forest needs a guard, and an 8-foot dragon certainly does the trick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The girls are giddy; excited about their adventure.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The East German guards, many still in uniform but without their lethal machine guns, seemed amused, almost giddy.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Mist as thick as liquid nitrogen at a magic show appeared to move upward from its base, but what struck me most was the density of the greenery.—
Becky Cooper,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 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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Thanks to Roman and Milo’s new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizardsfor the Family Wizard Competition.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The original film, in which mother and daughter trade places after eating a magical fortune cookie, launched to $22 million and powered to $110 million domestically and $160 million globally.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The bicyclist was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, and has since died, the report stated.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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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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“Entranced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranced. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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