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
Cohen seemed mesmerized by Hamm's confessions.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Kids still want to grow up to be astronauts, and adults are still mesmerized by space in movies, television and books.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Kudrow was mesmerized by his genius from the jump.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Auf der Maur was mesmerized by the striking sounds.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Kids still want to grow up to be astronauts, and adults are still mesmerized by space in movies, television and books.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Kudrow was mesmerized by his genius from the jump.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Auf der Maur was mesmerized by the striking sounds.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerize
Verb
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These two continue to fascinate me.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Designer Michael Rider knows that his job is not to tantalize the world with his ego, a tendency that has brought us countless collections of oversized, lumpy garments that are unrealistic for people to wear, but to enchant them with terrific clothes.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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