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
In May 2024, powerful solar activity triggered jaw-dropping northern lights much farther south than usual, turning the sky mesmerizing shades of pink, green and purple over wide areas of the planet.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Regularly staged behind large Plexiglas sheets that forced the audience to watch reflections of themselves perceiving the show, the plays had mesmerizing ways of generating momentary amnesia in viewers.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
North American Premiere This mesmerizing synthesis of live action and animation tells the story of twin brothers Omar and Wesam, beginning with their time in the womb.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
The great Sharmila Tagore: mysterious, cerebral, mesmerizing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Regularly staged behind large Plexiglas sheets that forced the audience to watch reflections of themselves perceiving the show, the plays had mesmerizing ways of generating momentary amnesia in viewers.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
North American Premiere This mesmerizing synthesis of live action and animation tells the story of twin brothers Omar and Wesam, beginning with their time in the womb.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
The great Sharmila Tagore: mysterious, cerebral, mesmerizing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerize
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The company’s video game mantra since its Nintendo Entertainment System days has been to show gaming and play as a medium full of possibilities, using world-building, competition and puzzles to enchant.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The valley's waterfalls, trails, and mountain views continue to enchant even during the off-season.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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