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as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivated
Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Many online have remained captivated with Calloway’s updates — including her most recent posts from the Sunshine State.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Jung had moved from Argentina to Germany and was captivated by the illustrations in her new country’s newspapers.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This 57-facet, proprietary cut is another reference to the house’s legendary 19th century peacock eye brooch that so captivated Empress Eugenie.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Many online have remained captivated with Calloway’s updates — including her most recent posts from the Sunshine State.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Actor and singer Vanessa Paradis, a household name in France, captivated audiences with candid and charismatic reflections on her multifaceted career during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Jung had moved from Argentina to Germany and was captivated by the illustrations in her new country’s newspapers.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
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Hail, Caesar! proves more silly than incisive, and Clooney seems to be enjoying himself as an obtuse movie star who means no harm but has never had a deep thought in his charmed life.Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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Atlanta Braves Record: 60-51 Last Power Ranking: 8 Key acquisition: OF Jorge Soler One of the more surprising moves at the deadline occurred when Alex Anthopoulos brought back Soler, a midseason acquisition in the charmed season of 2021, to aid his flagging offense.Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
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From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Gold coins through history Researchers and enthusiasts have always been fascinated by the discovery of gold.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
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Taylor Swift enchanted fans with Sunday with another set of surprise songs for the last U.S. stop of the Eras Tour in Indianapolis — two mashups that spanned three different albums.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Opening to the public on Friday in New York, the unrivaled VR experience has enchanted audiences in London, Paris, and Atlanta.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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This atmosphere enticed monied Californians and New Yorkers during the pandemic, and those looking for a second home in the mountains, driving up prices.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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Bon Jovi recently re-released Greatest Hits on vinyl, which enticed thousands of fans of the band to purchase the beloved collection.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.EW Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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This is more like a bewitched hell.Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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