as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker

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Recent Examples of hypnotize The singer invites fans into her world of liberation through hypnotizing melodies and passionate storytelling. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 May 2025 Customers are hypnotized by an endless algorithm of bright colors and coupon-earning games, but the products often end up in landfills as cheap junk. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025 Powered by a hypnotizing fusion of bomba with urban beats, the single — penned by the artist himself and produced by Dímelo Ninow — continues Rauw’s commitment to elevating tropical music. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025 Read Next National Prepare to be hypnotized by this alluring estate for sale in Atlanta. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hypnotize
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  • The writer was fascinated with sharks after spotting them during childhood fishing trips with his father on Nantucket.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 20 June 2025
  • That stuff about the Gunn Mummy fascinates me though.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
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  • Explore Tallulah Falls Cumberland Island Steeped in history, this enchanting Georgia barrier island feels suspended in time.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • Bali Known for its beaches and spiritual atmosphere, Bali has long been enchanting travelers looking for solace.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025

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“Hypnotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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