as in to fascinate
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 mesmerize Precious gemstone dials — especially mesmerizing opals and dazzling rainbow high jewelry timepieces — stole the spotlight. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025 Just the sight of Black people mesmerized into dancing to some of the whitest music ever made gets under your skin. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025 But Oskar continued to be mesmerized, staring at the rotating blades. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 Dance music, orchestral arrangements, cinematic sweeps and mesmerizing beats will utilize the venue’s pristine sound system. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mesmerize
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  • Rather than being terrified or trying to kill her, Ravi is fascinated by her unusual condition.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Laura is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Instead, the show will enchant audiences on West 57th Street in the old Lee’s Art Shop building.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Vara, like many of her readers, is both enchanted by the web and disgusted with the companies that control it.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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