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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 mesmerizing
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Her mesmerizing turn in Mother Bhumi, which translates as mother earth, suggests a renaissance that is exploring new depths to her acting.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
For Sydney Sweeney, who gives a mesmerizing performance as the knockout queen of the ’90s, Martin’s story is common but also familiar.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Batch was trying to be rational but was often swayed by Buzz's mesmerizing touting.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Watching their artisans at work, cutting, 3D printing, stitching, and polishing was mesmerizing.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the world awaits Michael Jordan’s first big TV moment since his mesmerizing turn in The Last Dance.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Watching Sam be forced to grow up in yet another house — and one where adoption is already so fraught — is mesmerizing.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
This mesmerizing presentation of high divers is an ode to the human body in motion.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
The stories, featuring interwoven poetry, are mesmerizing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Dejour Alexander has been mesmerizing audiences with his silky-smooth vocals and undeniable stage charisma since his early teens.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The hypnotic audio track that follows visitors throughout the maze is mesmerizing — just like Mesmer the hypnotist who preys on your inner thoughts and hidden fears.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The shiny material took the outfit from simple to mesmerizing, making it a must-have top for holiday parties and office days.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The deep alpine lake straddling the state lines of California and Nevada needs no introduction—Lake Tahoe’s sparkling, cobalt blue waters and sweeping Sierra Nevada mountain views have been mesmerizing people for centuries.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Tia Ray’s mesmerizing lower register and distinctive gritty vocal texture creates intense narrative drama with an undercurrent of danger.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Astrophotographer Mark Johnston has captured a mesmerizing view of the sun, this time showing a cloud of hydrogen plasma twisting and dancing above the solar surface, suspended by powerful magnetic fields.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Her mesmerizing turn in Mother Bhumi, which translates as mother earth, suggests a renaissance that is exploring new depths to her acting.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
For Sydney Sweeney, who gives a mesmerizing performance as the knockout queen of the ’90s, Martin’s story is common but also familiar.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Batch was trying to be rational but was often swayed by Buzz's mesmerizing touting.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Watching their artisans at work, cutting, 3D printing, stitching, and polishing was mesmerizing.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the world awaits Michael Jordan’s first big TV moment since his mesmerizing turn in The Last Dance.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Watching Sam be forced to grow up in yet another house — and one where adoption is already so fraught — is mesmerizing.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
This mesmerizing presentation of high divers is an ode to the human body in motion.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
This suave, mesmerizing short will inspire you to finally pick up that film camera and appreciate the art of analog.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
The stories, featuring interwoven poetry, are mesmerizing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Dejour Alexander has been mesmerizing audiences with his silky-smooth vocals and undeniable stage charisma since his early teens.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The hypnotic audio track that follows visitors throughout the maze is mesmerizing — just like Mesmer the hypnotist who preys on your inner thoughts and hidden fears.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The shiny material took the outfit from simple to mesmerizing, making it a must-have top for holiday parties and office days.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The deep alpine lake straddling the state lines of California and Nevada needs no introduction—Lake Tahoe’s sparkling, cobalt blue waters and sweeping Sierra Nevada mountain views have been mesmerizing people for centuries.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Tia Ray’s mesmerizing lower register and distinctive gritty vocal texture creates intense narrative drama with an undercurrent of danger.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerizing
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Balle’s prose—repetitive, hypnotic, and as balanced as a small plane—sustains an atmosphere of illuminated ordinariness.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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While romance is built into the Gothic nature of the tale, the erotic appeal of Frankenstein is not as obvious as that of Dracula, with his hypnotic stare and eternal devotion.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Eggar, the vivacious British actress whose five-year run starting in 1965 included enthralling performances in The Collector, Return From the Ashes, Doctor Dolittle and The Molly Maguires, has died.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If that wasn't enchanting enough, they were then joined by their original Broadway counterparts, Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) and Idina Menzel (Elphaba).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rauschenberg, who died in 2008, was born a century ago this year, and two major New York institutions are exhibiting works from his vast and riveting œuvre.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the riveting conclusion, Bond is still reeling after being tortured by Colonel Mora, the head of the brutal military company Rattenfänger.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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See Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and Zack Snyder’s DCEU films, which for all their engrossing storytelling and visual splendors are militaristic fantasies of power and control with a splash of Ayn Randian exceptionalism.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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At first, the scene feels like an engrossing, elevating prelude.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The goddess planet knows the art of seduction, but when transiting Scorpio, her sweetness is equally seductive and mysterious.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is Maybach’s first two-seat convertible and a seductive, though flashier, alternative to Bentley’s Continental GTC, Aston Martin’s DB12 Volante, and Mercedes’ own AMG SL63.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As an Earth sign, Taurus’ Venusian essence is grounded in the physical, making those born under this sign especially alluring and attractive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mesmerizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerizing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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