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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Like all of Wilson’s work, herein lies a feast of charmed imagery.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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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
Verb
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But he’s always been fascinated by this heroine’s story.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Whimsical and unexpected features instantly make a garden feel like an enchanted retreat.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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Many longevity doctors are less enchanted, underscoring time and again the lack of research, and the snake oil that fills the industry.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the smaller ones that housed the food and games, to the sideshow and the enormous performance tent, each one bestowed an allure that mesmerized its visitors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And yet, twice each year, people not only from in and around New York, but from across the country and even perhaps from around the world come to Manhattan to be mesmerized by an uncommon phenomenon that occurs near sunset.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of YouTube, the world’s biggest streaming platform is also with us today, as five of its top creators/producers/hosts discuss the magic sauce of making their popular shows.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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The moment is going to feel like a small magic trick.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The earlier one is a showcase for Aidy Bryant, but Keaton takes center stage in this kid’s-show sendup, where it’s gradually revealed that the magical world the childlike host has created for himself has sinister undertones (as well as unpaid bills).—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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The whole resort has a magical feel to it–something like an imaginative, culturally-rich dreamland for thoughtful travelers who appreciate the elegance and joy of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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“Spellbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbound. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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