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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiling
Adjective
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025 -
This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With sticker shock causing buyer resistance, dealers are enticing shoppers with 84-month car loans.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Astros should be seen as the favorites in this sweepstakes, but there are other teams in the league who could put together enticing offers.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lineup turns even more enchanting in the first week of the month, as Mercury joins the party just below Venus for around an hour before sunrise.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 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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Swatting is a dangerous criminal hoax where a false report is made to police with the express purpose of luring them to a location, where they are led to believe a horrific crime such as a mass shooting, an imminent bombing, or hostage taking has been committed or is in progress.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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While cash rents are already climbing, averaging $160 per acre this year, solar companies are luring landowners with payouts as high as $1,500 per acre annually.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Yet even casual, low-adrenaline Arches visits can leave you spellbound.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cracker Barrel is acknowledging that its new logo is not pleasing people – while still standing by its new look.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Francis goes on to add that many AI models learn from every user interaction, which is then used to make up new data with the goal of pleasing the user, which is a big ethical concern.—
Varuna Srinivasan,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On Tuesday, the billionaire pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end released a joint Instagram post with photographs of their enchanted garden proposal.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Experts warn against becoming enchanted with the latest flashy tool.—
Carolyn Said,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Wiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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