as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
her stories of the Old South could wile anyone
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After spending a quarter-century in journalism covering politics and foreign affairs, Oppenheim, who also wrote the Netflix miniseries Zero Day, explains he’s always been fascinated by the way institutions handle crises and respond under pressure.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
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Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Like millions of viewers, Rashad Raisani grew enchanted with Music City through watching the soapy nighttime drama Nashville, which captivated fans during its 2012-2018 run and led to a major tourism boom in Nashville and interest in country music.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the films, Zellweger has charmed us all with a portrait of comedic genius.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Poetic Justice starred Jackson as Justice, a poet mourning the loss of her boyfriend, who’s charmed by an aspiring rapper and mailman, Lucky (Shakur).—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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While many dogs can jump onto the couch with ease (and take up far more space than necessary), a two-legged canine has delighted internet viewers with her unusual way of getting comfy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Countless service members were seduced by the region’s beauty and fair weather and chose to settle here.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Models walking his sultry runway seduced the audience in beautiful suiting, a dress with a plunging neckline that mirrored an equally high slit.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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For centuries, the moon has captivated our imagination, serving as a celestial companion and a canvas for scientific discovery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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When chef John Williams first tasted sauce périgourdine at nineteen, he was captivated by the combination of earthy truffle, sweet Madeira and Port, and savory veal stock.—
Joel Hart,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters whisper about a gas main as a little girl, Dinah, is carried out of the wreckage—the sole survivor of a blast that killed her mom.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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As various ancient sources recount, after Achilles is killed by Paris, the Greeks resort to deception.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Wiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiled. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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