How to Use captivating in a Sentence

captivating

adjective
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  • The blend of country music and culinary innovation there is captivating.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Click through our highlights gallery above to see the most captivating looks from the week.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 May 2023
  • But Ni and Zhou bring nuance to the parts and make for a captivating couple.
    — Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
  • It’s been very captivating about the honesty in the Gotye song.
    — Michelle Guerrero, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Even if all the above still happened but the fight scenes were captivating and creative, my thoughts on this movie might have been swayed.
    — Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The fact that the Knights are even in the tournament is another twist in their captivating tale.
    — Tom Withers, ajc, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The captivating sight of tables adorned with vibrant green and pink acrylic tiles.
    — Kinsey Gidicl, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The story of a bookstore can be a captivating tale that sometimes begins again in a new home.
    — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Such a captivating mix of history and revenge thriller is sure to blow the minds of action fans.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 May 2023
  • August 27 – This morning the crescent moon joins Mars and Jupiter to form a captivating trio.
    — Doyle Rice, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Triplets are much less likely and, therefore, all the more captivating.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
  • That’s a conversation-starter that will make a T-shirt and jeans moment all the more captivating.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
  • One of the most captivating moments in the film unfolds in a surprising twist that doesn't involve the leading stars, Smith or Lawrence.
    — Ty Cole, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
  • The metaphor of a glorious, trapped being eyeballing the world stalks and shapes this captivating novel, the first from writer Bushra Rehman.
    — Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Don’t bury your most captivating information at the midpoint or end of the video.
    — Sergio Alvarez, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Here are four Utah entrepreneurs who were drawn to the scenic high desert — and have found ways to blend their livelihood with the captivating natural beauty around them.
    — Heather L. King, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
  • The cabin was even more captivating than the photos in the listing; hard to believe, as those photos had stopped me in my tracks when planning this trip.
    — Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Yet despite all the combat and chase scenes, the pace sometimes drags; episodes that feel flabby at 45 minutes might’ve been more captivating at a half hour.
    — TIME, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Murals are a captivating way to represent a city's people and show all the best a locale has to offer.
    — Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Or that savory drinks would come to dominate some of the most captivating cocktail menus?
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
  • Dark and moody, this captivating shade ushers in warmth and a sense of mystery, adding instant character to any space.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The result is captivating, the kind of excitement most sports can only dream of having.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
  • One word kept coming to mind through this captivating evening: dizzying.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Bright pink flowers will emerge, making the green foliage even that more captivating, though the rich, caramel-red foliage will return come fall.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024
  • With the latter, Bird and Rapinoe, 38, are delving into new careers with the goal of telling captivating stories, Bird says.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Bonsall was a captivating presence on the group’s numerous tours, high-stepping and fist-pumping his way across the stage.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2024
  • In addition to Clark, a special surprise guest will offer a captivating set of their own at Emo’s.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Feb. 2024
  • In its 20th year, the beach resort continues to draw luxury travelers from across the globe as one of the country’s most captivating places to stay.
    — Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Having the sun blazing at the most public point of your birth chart can also explain your captivating presence.
    — Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
  • There’s something about those films that just is endearing and heartfelt and captivating.
    — Karen Idelson, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024

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