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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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Over 90 minutes, six costume changes that included everything from cave-girl garb to tropicoqueta vibes, and four different imaginative stage areas, Karol G mesmerized the audience with stunning vocals and aggressive yet sultry choreography by Parris Goebel.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
The details kept me mesmerized.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Cohen seemed mesmerized by Hamm's confessions.
—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
Verb
The Courant has reported, most colonists were not exactly mesmerized by the notion of severing ties with the mother country.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Over 90 minutes, six costume changes that included everything from cave-girl garb to tropicoqueta vibes, and four different imaginative stage areas, Karol G mesmerized the audience with stunning vocals and aggressive yet sultry choreography by Parris Goebel.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
The details kept me mesmerized.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Cohen seemed mesmerized by Hamm's confessions.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Verb
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Snakes are another species that Attenborough has been fascinated with for decades, despite some being more poisonous than others.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Yoo is fascinated by how Love Is Blind might fare in Korea.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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So far, Magyar does not appear to be interested.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Google is seeking publishers that are interested in testing a new form of subscription integration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The current administration has taken a more disciplined approach to accountability, and congressional Republicans have been more engaged in providing the kind of oversight the Constitution envisions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As such, participants, as well as those who are simply interested in what Collins and AFP have to share, are encouraged to stay engaged and informed through ongoing content and social platforms, particularly through Freedom is Bigger.—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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The goal is to get citizens more involved and engaged in our democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Mesmerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerized. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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