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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 mesmerized
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
Taking a boat along the river, with golden temples in the distance, and the children completely mesmerized, became that moment.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
As a kid, Metro’s subway maps and elaborate prototype renderings mesmerized me.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The 55-year-old travel expert admitted that she wasn’t innately drawn to the highway known as the Mother Road, but had done a mini trip down its Illinois portion for Season 7 and was immediately mesmerized.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Enjoy Dona Nobis Pacem, a musical plea for peace when the world was on the brink of war or be mesmerized by Enigma Variations, an orchestral storytelling with variation conducted by Grant Llewellyn.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
As a kid in England, I had been mesmerized by any glimpse ever snatched of American sports broadcasting on British television.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Taking a boat along the river, with golden temples in the distance, and the children completely mesmerized, became that moment.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
As a kid, Metro’s subway maps and elaborate prototype renderings mesmerized me.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The 55-year-old travel expert admitted that she wasn’t innately drawn to the highway known as the Mother Road, but had done a mini trip down its Illinois portion for Season 7 and was immediately mesmerized.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Enjoy Dona Nobis Pacem, a musical plea for peace when the world was on the brink of war or be mesmerized by Enigma Variations, an orchestral storytelling with variation conducted by Grant Llewellyn.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
As a kid in England, I had been mesmerized by any glimpse ever snatched of American sports broadcasting on British television.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Verb
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The only troubled brow that Orsolya seems interested in soothing is her own.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Like most people, I was intrigued by the possibilities AI might bring into the world — more intrigued, not surprisingly, when those possibilities included cures for disease, solutions to poverty and not taking the jobs of every journalist still standing.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Progress begins when families speak up and stay engaged.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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But those who have worked with him or presented cases in his court say that outward appearance masks a sharp, deeply engaged jurist with an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The involved officer was identified as 15-year veteran Officer Brian Loiero, who is assigned to the SWAT Team.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Plus, interview processes have become much longer and more involved.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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