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verb

present participle of entrance

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Recent Examples of entrancing
Adjective
And a key part of an extreme lifestyle is documenting it, most notably on the r/fatFIRE and r/Fire subreddits, some of the most entrancing corners of the internet—where everything is falling apart and just about to come together, all at the same time. Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 Based on a 1983 novel by Sapienza, Fuori is marked by Martone’s characteristically elegant dramatization, performed and embodied with an entrancing brilliance by a never-better Golino. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 In choosing to abstain from noisy pedal effects and clanging cymbals, Landowner whip up far more entrancing patterns that thrive in the tidiness. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 And yet, for all the entrancing beaches, greenery, and open skies, violence is very present in Bebo and Charlie’s quotidian experiences. Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 There are many aspects of Ella McCay that are meant to read as lighthearted and wacky and instead feel alien, though few reach those same entrancing levels of off. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 The effects, like those from Prisma, are quite entrancing and beautiful. PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025 Girl Violence is in its beginning stages, very sexy, very erotic, very entrancing. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 But each night, Hero’s stories before bedtime prove so entrancing that Manfred fails to go through with any seducing, let alone ravishing. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her compositions are often marked by her love of long, slow glissandi, string instruments sliding, sometimes languorously, sometimes dramatically, up and down in ways that can be haunting and disorienting, but always captivating and entrancing. Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026 While some hotels offer a rich backstory and entrancing interiors, others are brand new to the hospitality scene. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 How to make the moment scary but watchable, disgusting but entrancing? David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 The music was always entrancing, if polarizing. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will. Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 May 2026 Turns out their insatiable desire for drama and noise has yet to be quelled, which means their upcoming batch of concerts will be as entrancing as ever. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it. Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025 But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrancing
Adjective
  • Trader Joe’s pops this corn in a mixture of coconut and sunflower oil; coconut oil results in an airier and fluffier quality than popular alternatives like canola oil, while sunflower oil contributes an appealing crispiness.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The coastal setting is so appealing that all of the accommodations at the luxury resort include private balconies for enjoying ocean views.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Southern Charm Rides historical tour is a must-do experience, moving us through Uptown, Fourth Ward, and pieces of the city’s earlier history in an open-air cart with a tour guide charismatic enough to keep us smiling for the rest of the trip.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Maradona, on the other hand, was a charismatic populist, a scalawag from a shantytown, irrepressible and impudent.
    Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.
    Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • While the space tech sector is attractive, selectivity remains essential.
    Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The salt that sprinkled out beneath the thorn tower was packaged in attractive black paper and shipped all around the world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Long-haul business-class menus are expansive, with a mix of unique Fijian dishes and crowd-pleasing standards.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Adjective
  • For the best seat in the house, try to nab a spot on the top floor of the charming circular stone building.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • But don't worry, it's built a vibrant modern city in between those charming old buildings, too.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been delighting families for three decades.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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“Entrancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrancing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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