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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
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
However, Smith mesmerized Capote, and in a deeply terrifying way.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Being mesmerized and swept off my feet by a woman who doesn’t even know me.
—Denise Warner, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
As we’re mesmerized by artificial intelligence today, going back to Lem’s stories, which anticipated every kind of intelligent machine, is a must.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Be mesmerized by a multicultural celebration featuring holiday favorites from America and Mexico.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Cruise talked about a childhood spent mesmerized by the movie theater projector.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Some remain enamored with the legacy, while others are simply mesmerized by them.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The free press was mesmerized by his unapologetic authority.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
However, Smith mesmerized Capote, and in a deeply terrifying way.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Being mesmerized and swept off my feet by a woman who doesn’t even know me.
—Denise Warner, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
As we’re mesmerized by artificial intelligence today, going back to Lem’s stories, which anticipated every kind of intelligent machine, is a must.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Be mesmerized by a multicultural celebration featuring holiday favorites from America and Mexico.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Cruise talked about a childhood spent mesmerized by the movie theater projector.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Some remain enamored with the legacy, while others are simply mesmerized by them.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The free press was mesmerized by his unapologetic authority.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Verb
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In his youth, Mendonça was fascinated by the city’s grand cinema palaces.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The avant-garde, too, was fascinated by the idea of provoking psychological responses in spectators through art.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's no word on delivery for this one, so interested buyers are best contacting the firm directly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But silver is now an even hotter trade than Nvidia, the high-flying artificial intelligence beneficiary that has enchanted Wall Street since late 2022.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bob Rockwell grew up on a ranch in Colorado, enchanted by the Western landscape and cultures.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 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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Lonnie Lathan, another resident, echoed that sentiment, saying homeowners are more likely to stay engaged.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The couple met in 1998, became engaged in 2004 and married in 2005.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Offer presence, not pressure Family members who want to be more involved should avoid putting parents on the spot with big offers or expectations.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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His first step toward getting out involved studying—hard.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Mesmerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerized. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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