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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
Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.
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William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Even passive observers dialed in with rapt interest as powerful moments unfolded between matches.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Which brings this kinetic, vibrant documentary back to the music that Hawke, rapt and searching, holds forth as the key to understanding the man and the artist.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The llamas were chased by police and news helicopters, with the video live-streamed to a rapt online audience monitoring for updates.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Even passive observers dialed in with rapt interest as powerful moments unfolded between matches.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Which brings this kinetic, vibrant documentary back to the music that Hawke, rapt and searching, holds forth as the key to understanding the man and the artist.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The llamas were chased by police and news helicopters, with the video live-streamed to a rapt online audience monitoring for updates.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapt
Adjective
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Lee, one of the few female religious leaders of the 18th century, and her followers were known for worshipping through ecstatic song and movement.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Born in the northern English city of Manchester in 1736, Ann Lee was the charismatic leader of the religious movement that came to be known as the Shakers, for its ecstatic singing and dancing that involved shaking.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
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While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both actors do very well at building their secret courtship, which is at first playful and giddy, and later intense, desperate and even violent.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Janney's role as the high school guidance counselor who is more focused on writing her erotic novel than on her students is one in a long list of acting credits.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Stege Bojer is taking a focused yet flexible approach to Weirloom’s future.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Koestler suggests that a stroke of good fortune, or a vision of the sublime, may evoke a sense of powerlessness — of being rapt, overwhelmed, enraptured, entranced — which overlaps with the helplessness of loss and defeat, and which evokes a similar surrender.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 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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At an August meeting, Hardtke said the town board heard from data center companies interested in the site.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Leaders may be especially interested in data on how AI is impacting competition and jobs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Rapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapt. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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