as in hypnotic
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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In the room with us in Valencia, the dolls eyes’ are hypnotic, carrying a trace of malevolence.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025 -
Shot in the Colombian desert, this new film is nothing short of hypnotic.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, some will see you as glamorous, in a powerful, seductive way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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The narrative is seductive: Disrupt your competitors, innovate relentlessly and the world will bow to your genius.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Eton College, Harrow School, Winchester College—the most prestigious boarding schools are hotly coveted by the international elite, an even more alluring status symbol than a Birkin bag.—
Ashley Baker,
Air Mail,
26 Apr. 2025
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And in this respect, the concert narrative can be alluring.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbing survey shows how movies were an influence, but the appeal goes beyond celebrity subjects.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many of these jobs involve repetitive or rules-based tasks, exactly the kinds AI is rapidly absorbing.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat — punctuating a riveting contest in early May with another indelible moment of on-demand magic.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Minahan’s engrossing, beautiful to behold drama has been somewhat dismissed for its old-school storytelling style.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film gets a little loud for its own tone towards the end, but Kumar and Madhavan manage to maintain the engrossing grip on the audience with their brilliant performances.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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His magnetic, restrained performance gives flesh to this mythical character, without ever sanctifying him.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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The South Atlantic Anomaly The scientists looked at the proton flux above the South Atlantic Anomaly in the South Atlantic Ocean, where Earth’s magnetic shield is weakest.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the national parks in the U.S., the Cairngorms are considered a populated national park, one that’s home to more than 18,000 residents living in its small towns and charming villages.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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“Hypnotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotizing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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