as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children
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Recent Examples of spellbind
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
The surroundings were bland, but the conversation with Cheney was spellbinding.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
There is no shortage of spellbinding gnar here.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Series brings spellbinding colors and AI-powered smarts to your movie nights.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
The surroundings were bland, but the conversation with Cheney was spellbinding.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
There is no shortage of spellbinding gnar here.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Series brings spellbinding colors and AI-powered smarts to your movie nights.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spellbind
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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His life’s tapestry reflected a unique business, American and Jewish journey that fascinated and inspired me.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bob Rockwell grew up on a ranch in Colorado, enchanted by the Western landscape and cultures.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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While Rolls-Royce Cullinans waited to ferry guests to the golden sands of Jardin Tropézina, the hotel's chic beach club, children were far more enchanted by the whimsical little train that chugged them toward the 5,500-square-foot kids’ club.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Spellbind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbind. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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