mesmerized 1 of 2

past tense of mesmerize
as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show

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mesmerized

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adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Verb
  • Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.
    Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Events that promote autonomous racecars and high performance consumer vehicles are thrilling because speed and competition between vehicles is something that has fascinated people for over a century.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Others were equally enchanted by Stewart's unexpected skills.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the comment section, fans were enchanted by the Only Murders in the Building star's style choice.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • People are very intrigued Dale Moss is on the season.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
  • That defensive mindset is a part of the reason why the Magic were so intrigued with the 20-year-old prospect.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all interested, with the Reds reportedly looking at Ekitike as a first alternative to Isak if, as expected, Newcastle stands firm on his future.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Taylor was never interested in letting her health hold her back from traveling.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike other collabs or license deals where a celebrity or brand just adds their logo to a product, J Balvin has been very engaged at every step of the process.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • After Goldman placed a veil on Hilliker, the engaged couple entered a room full of their friends cheering them on.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Carina Adly MacKenzie, our amazing showrunner and executive producer, along with Julie Plec, are so involved in the story and the costumes.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • After her daughter became involved with Baltimore’s Cosima restaurant, Mrs. Crivello made pastries, bread and raviolis at the Falls Road, Mill No. 1 dining establishment.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
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“Mesmerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerized. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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