as in charming
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
her stories of the Old South could wile anyone
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Adjective
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The charming boutique hotel opened in 2009, and is home to two beautiful restaurants.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Start by checking into the 12-key Washington School House Hotel, a charming boutique property that puts you within walking distance of the best shopping and eating on Main Street.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Behind the bed, past the requisite sunken bath, lies an enchanting lovers’ garden with a plunge pool, a cascading outdoor shower, and a daybed for two.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lim would know firsthand, of course, given Phlur’s undisputed popularity; the brand who, arguably, put the body mist back on the map with its enchanting scents at accessible price points.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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There aren’t exactly enticing free-agent options at the position, either, so maybe general manager Brian Gutekunst uses his second-round pick on a cornerback and develops him behind Nixon and Carrington Valentine for now.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Can the bewitching kindness be disassociated from the defining unkindness at the heart of Southern history, visible in the portraits of Confederates in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Grace’s playfully feral wantonness is funny and bewitching, but her schtick loses its luster for Jackson, who takes a job that keeps him away from home, leaving her with the baby.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The result was a strangely spellbound life.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ben Affleck returned for his fourth Super Bowl effort for Dunkin’, this time luring Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Tom Brady and Jaleel White for a spot that evoked 1990s sitcoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both Kelly and Landfair were adamant about their love, and a 17-year-old Landfair was so deep under her abuser’s spell that her parents had no hope of successfully luring her away from Kelly.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For the Marc Jacobs show, which is always an NYFW standout, Fox channeled an enchanted doll come to life with a head full of thick, glossy, bouncy curls and lavender-gray makeup to mimic the color of her sheer catsuit and satin bra top.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are a ton of family-friendly activities in the village, including sledding, tubing, an enchanted forest, and an ice rink.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Wiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiling. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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