1
as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a rock band that still attracts rapt crowds of aging baby boomers
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as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
with a mixture of delight and awe, the rapt children stared at the chick in the incubator breaking out of its shell
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Recent Examples of rapt
In an accompanying Instagram post, P!nk shared snaps of Willow watching the broadcast with rapt attention, standing on the coffee table in their living room in a costume of her own design.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Ahmed Haruna is at the front of the room telling stories to the rapt audience, which includes residents of both Kambel and Channel Seven, another community in Anglo-Jos.
—Nathaniel Bivan, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025
Since 1962, luminaries including Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal have recited the Bard’s words in the open-air venue for a rapt audience experiencing a beloved warm-weather tradition.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Ahmed Haruna is at the front of the room telling stories to the rapt audience, which includes residents of both Kambel and Channel Seven, another community in Anglo-Jos.
—Nathaniel Bivan, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025
Since 1962, luminaries including Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal have recited the Bard’s words in the open-air venue for a rapt audience experiencing a beloved warm-weather tradition.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapt
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The sharpshooter is ecstatic to be in Charlotte — and sees his game being particularly well-rounded, beyond his prowess behind the arc.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Most players would be ecstatic to be drafted in the top five, but Bailey has been a major storyline throughout the entire draft process.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For the latter, Robinson stopped singing at one point and, with deadpan delivery, suggested the only thing that helped with his mental health struggles was a Brazilian butt lift, before shaking his rear for the giddy crowd.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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As triumphant as the album is, Kesha sounds even giddier when speaking about it.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all interested, with the Reds reportedly looking at Ekitike as a first alternative to Isak if, as expected, Newcastle stands firm on his future.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Taylor was never interested in letting her health hold her back from traveling.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Rapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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