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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
Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Prepare to be mesmerized by Yosemite’s renowned landmarks—El Capitan and Half Dome—as well as Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Verb
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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His life’s tapestry reflected a unique business, American and Jewish journey that fascinated and inspired me.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But for those interested in fashion history, these red carpet looks are key texts just asking to be pored over.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Japanese port city is more interested in fun than formality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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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The service Staffers are friendly, engaged, and helpful, without being overly formal.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just as mental wellness has become increasingly vital, pet benefits complement those efforts—helping to reduce loneliness, strengthen relationships and foster a more engaged workforce.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Poppi sponsored it, and Charli xcx’s team was very involved.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Bezos has not historically been very involved in the management of The Washington Post.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Mesmerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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