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
Known for a mesmerizing unicycle routine that involves balancing bowls and flipping them onto her head, Niu has captivated audiences at college, NBA and WNBA games for years.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
As Kiarostami treats us to extended scenes of his protagonist driving around, the landscape gliding past his windows, something mesmerizing and even kind of exciting emerges.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Oh My God Charlie Darwin] is mesmerizing, just absolutely mesmerizing.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Robinson’s son Pierce, who lives with significant special needs after suffering from bacterial meningitis, is mesmerized by construction equipment, according to a news release from the theme park.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
As Kiarostami treats us to extended scenes of his protagonist driving around, the landscape gliding past his windows, something mesmerizing and even kind of exciting emerges.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Oh My God Charlie Darwin] is mesmerizing, just absolutely mesmerizing.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Robinson’s son Pierce, who lives with significant special needs after suffering from bacterial meningitis, is mesmerized by construction equipment, according to a news release from the theme park.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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These elephants fascinate zoologists for their ability to handle the harsh weather conditions in the area, including strong, ice-cold winds and alternating droughts and heavy rains.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Highball fascinates with its cozy, yet brooding ambience and complex, clean cocktails.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pamela Anderson Is Quietly Revolutionary in The Naked Gun Running into walls Speaking of femme fatales, Pamela Anderson isn’t the first woman to enchant a Drebin to walk headfirst into a wall.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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Paqueta became the league’s great entertainer — his repertoire of nutmegs, through balls and insouciant celebrations enchanting supporters in the Rhone Valley and beyond.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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