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mesmerize

verb

ˈmez-mə-ˌrīz

Definition of mesmerize

as in to fascinate

to hold the attention of as if by a spell discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show

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Recent Examples of mesmerize Life gets busy, but nothing feels more essential than eating together alfresco, mesmerized by the far-off traffic streaming across the bridge as eagles circle overhead. — Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 She was mesmerized by the art form that had been the heartbeat of her family for centuries. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 Be mesmerized by the dazzling lasers and pulse-pounding tunes from the movie in this unforgettable experience. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mesmerize

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Wuest was also fascinated by the themes explored by the film, and couldn’t help but notice parallels to our current moment.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
The ongoing sagas of Getz and Hoyer, two executives who got their jobs the old-school Chicago way — with no bothersome hiring searches conducted by their bosses — are ones that continue to fascinate me.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

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Wilpattu, Sinharaja, and Yala, Sri Lanka Drawn to Sri Lanka for the leopard and sloth bear spotting opportunities found within Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, travelers are often more enchanted with the teardrop island’s birdlife upon arrival.

— Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Only one kilometer in length, Étretat Beach is a location that enchanted major painters, like Eugène Delacroix, Camille Corot and Claude Monet, who depicted the setting in dozens of works.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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