as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
her stories of the Old South could wile anyone
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But he’s always been fascinated by this heroine’s story.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026 -
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
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Relief pitcher Toby Scheidt enticed Gavin Kelly into a fly ball to right field.—
Gary Bedore
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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No pitcher in baseball has enticed hitters to chase this season at a higher rate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Cruz is a city girl, not a country mouse, but Big Sky Country has charmed her throughout season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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Her presence lights up the set and everyone is charmed and captivated by her.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Picture yourself in a boat on the Riviera… Most rock superstars have been seduced by the glamor of the Cannes Film Festival at some point in their career.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
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Played by Alexa Demie, Perez has captivated the show’s audience with her idiosyncratic hair and makeup aesthetic since its premiere in 2019.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Today's visitors will find the same peace and serenity that captivated the president.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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At least 13 people were killed in the overnight assault that Ukraine’s military said involved more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, including advanced hypersonics.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Israel says 23 of its soldiers and four civilians have been killed over the same period.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Wiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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