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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Recent Examples of mesmerized
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
In the '80s, KITT's diagnostic abilities and the futuristic medical gadgets in Star Trek IV mesmerized us.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As a child, she was mesmerized by the paint jobs, hydraulics and the curves of the cars.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Many were mesmerized by its musky, skin-like profile, which reminded them of a long-lost loved one.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
Even the youngest fortune tellers will be mesmerized by its sweet and tangy flavors.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Its elegance is evident right off the bat, and I was equally mesmerized by that luscious floral print and the silk it’s made of (which honestly felt like lotion on my skin).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
In the '80s, KITT's diagnostic abilities and the futuristic medical gadgets in Star Trek IV mesmerized us.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As a child, she was mesmerized by the paint jobs, hydraulics and the curves of the cars.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Many were mesmerized by its musky, skin-like profile, which reminded them of a long-lost loved one.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
Even the youngest fortune tellers will be mesmerized by its sweet and tangy flavors.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Verb
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But the idea has always fascinated him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So that image has always fascinated me.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Experts warn against becoming enchanted with the latest flashy tool.—
Carolyn Said,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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People are very intrigued Dale Moss is on the season.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly interested in acquiring Turkey’s upcoming TF Kaan stealth jet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But those defenses, more then Vrabel's new unit, were interested in gap control and keeping everything in front of them rather then penetration and creating negative plays.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who report higher well-being are more engaged in their businesses, thereby fueling their incentive to grow their ventures.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of commenters agreed that the engaged couple were not in the wrong and that the in-laws were overreacting and being too sensitive.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Borglum became involved in the Mount Rushmore project in 1924, including choosing the mountain to host carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln, the National Park Service reports.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Early last Friday, a vehicle struck Stacy Denton, 71, on Morena Boulevard in Bay Park, after which the involved motorist drove off, authorities said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mesmerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerized. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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