as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
spellbound audiences never tire of this annual Christmas favorite
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as in fascinated
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 spellbound
Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
When the supermodel was introduced to French cosmetic doctor Jean-Louis Sebagh in Paris, France, she was spellbound by his revolutionary approach to age maintenance, which utilizes the extract of the rare Charentais cantaloupe.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
People who use generative AI are often spellbound that the AI seems to be correct and seemingly always on target.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet even casual, low-adrenaline Arches visits can leave you spellbound.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
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Kingly legacy Isaacs was equally spellbound by the Zulu.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
When the supermodel was introduced to French cosmetic doctor Jean-Louis Sebagh in Paris, France, she was spellbound by his revolutionary approach to age maintenance, which utilizes the extract of the rare Charentais cantaloupe.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
People who use generative AI are often spellbound that the AI seems to be correct and seemingly always on target.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet even casual, low-adrenaline Arches visits can leave you spellbound.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spellbound
Adjective
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Long before the Miami glitter, another master showman arrived in Monterey, California—and would soon turn a glamorous hotel into an enchanted forest.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kids still want to grow up to be astronauts, and adults are still mesmerized by space in movies, television and books.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Kudrow was mesmerized by his genius from the jump.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Later, a fire at Hall’s grandmother’s house would destroy most of his magic act.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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And judges are being increasingly specific about what those magic words are, according to Janet Ainsworth, professor emerita at Seattle University law school.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Claire meets Cherokee healer Adawehi, who dreams of Claire becoming a white raven with magical powers.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Spellbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbound. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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