as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
her stories of the Old South could wile anyone
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as in charming
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Adjective
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today, the estate has been meticulously preserved as a museum, offering visitors a rare peek into Miami’s Gilded Age and a chance to wander one of the most enchanting historic estates in the South.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The park is best visited in spring or fall for mild weather, though the park is also pretty enchanting in the winter.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This oh-so-charming throw blanket is festive, bewitching, and less than five dollars.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Elysia chlorotica is a bewitching example of symbiosis.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ewen says the task for Southwest will be striking a balance between luring new customers, which could potentially improve financials, and keeping existing customers happy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The plots are basic, the acting is exaggerated, and the performers are stereotypically good-looking, but the constant twists and turns keep him spellbound and wanting more.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
24 July 2025
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Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every enchanted forest needs a guard, and an 8-foot dragon certainly does the trick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
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The film also dedicates a special place to an enchanted snail that emits a blue slime with magical powers to open paths and see the future.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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“Wiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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