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
The production was impressive, even mesmerizing at times.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
This manicure is beyond mesmerizing.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The idea of an electric light bulb illuminating a room would be mesmerizing for many Americans at the time, but for Benjamin and first lady Caroline Harrison, bringing electricity into their home left them scared.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Indispensable to figures as diverse as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, not to mention Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian, Cézanne (1839–1906) can still reliably mesmerize.
—J. S. Marcus, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
This manicure is beyond mesmerizing.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The idea of an electric light bulb illuminating a room would be mesmerizing for many Americans at the time, but for Benjamin and first lady Caroline Harrison, bringing electricity into their home left them scared.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Indispensable to figures as diverse as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, not to mention Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian, Cézanne (1839–1906) can still reliably mesmerize.
—J. S. Marcus, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerize
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She is fascinated by style trends, industry news, shake-ups, and The Real Housewives.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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While the game remained popular among the elite its ornate imagery also continued to fascinate artists and intellectuals, laying the groundwork for symbolic interpretations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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