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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
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Leah wasn't only mesmerized by refills.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Maisey Kolpak was one of many mesmerized by the sight of the flag.
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Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
From the smaller ones that housed the food and games, to the sideshow and the enormous performance tent, each one bestowed an allure that mesmerized its visitors.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
And yet, twice each year, people not only from in and around New York, but from across the country and even perhaps from around the world come to Manhattan to be mesmerized by an uncommon phenomenon that occurs near sunset.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
The Courant has reported, most colonists were not exactly mesmerized by the notion of severing ties with the mother country.
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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.
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Vanessa Diaz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.
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Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Leah wasn't only mesmerized by refills.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Maisey Kolpak was one of many mesmerized by the sight of the flag.
—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
From the smaller ones that housed the food and games, to the sideshow and the enormous performance tent, each one bestowed an allure that mesmerized its visitors.
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
And yet, twice each year, people not only from in and around New York, but from across the country and even perhaps from around the world come to Manhattan to be mesmerized by an uncommon phenomenon that occurs near sunset.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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
All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.
—
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
Adjective
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Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
Verb
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About 60 of the items on the list were lifelong dreams or adventures that had always fascinated him.
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Part of what fascinated me about their presentation was not only their refusal to kowtow to male desire, which for decades had a stranglehold on rock aesthetics, but a concomitant disavowal of commercialism.
Adjective
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Artists interested in participating can submit an application through an interest form linked on her social media.
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For kids less interested in sports or physical activities, there are art, music and cooking camps, too.
Verb
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
Adjective
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The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
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Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
Adjective
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For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.
Adjective
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Law enforcement initially became involved in the case when Pemberton's father called the Gainesville Police Department out of concern over his son’s disappearance.
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Those involved insist this is not about punishing either princess or making a statement about their personal conduct.
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“Mesmerized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerized. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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