How to Use captivated in a Sentence

captivated

adjective
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  • And the green cover that captivated Mentock all those years ago?
    — Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
  • Tell me these names aren’t the work of a captivated 6-year-old.
    — New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022
  • The little prince adorably wore a sport coat and seemed captivated by the action — just like his mom and dad.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • The little prince adorably wore a sport coat for his first Wimbledon and seemed captivated by the action on the court — just like his mom and dad.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
  • But the story turned even more bizarre and captivated readers.
    — David Schutz, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Dec. 2020
  • The first film premiered in 2013 and captivated audiences with its storytelling and big twists and turns.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
  • There, the pair’s discussion about their children, pasts and careers left him even more captivated.
    — New York Times, 29 July 2022
  • Below them sits a parade of progressively smaller rocks, all the way down to the earring-size grains that first captivated Jung.
    — Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • However, what captivated fans most was the claim that it was inspired by actual events.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The royal couple was completely captivated, with Camilla, 75, biting her nail and Charles, 74, raising a hand to his mouth.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • Harrison, the oldest member of her tribe, spoke at the event to a captivated crowd, and later huddled with Johnson, of the Chinook Indian Nation, and his teenage son.
    — oregonlive, 27 May 2023
  • The surrender, the rhythms of nature, wide-open spaces that require us to yield to what is: All those things and more captivated Einzig, and soon what started as a pastime became an obsession.
    — Lara Einzig, Sunset Magazine, 31 July 2023
  • His 2024 message that oozed optimism and hope for the future didn't resonate with voters who remain captivated by the Make America Great Again movement.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
  • Hadid’s chameleon-like quality is one of many reasons why fans remain captivated by her wardrobe, and her latest ensemble does not disappoint.
    — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The song got a surprisingly rootsy, rock-band production, as opposed to the far slicker soundtrack version, and was interrupted by whoops and hollers from a clearly captivated audience.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Ultimately, top management is most captivated by the outcomes and benefits of a solution, not a product.
    — Andrew Kahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • These miraculous little toys will easily get you a cool 20 minutes plus of captivated baby attention.
    — Meredith Woerner, Variety, 16 July 2024
  • Ledisi and her versatile four-octave soprano kept the captivated audience in constant cheer-and-applaud mode during her 45-minute appearance.
    — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 June 2023
  • More than a century after the Titanic went down, researchers and historians remain captivated by its story.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The weeks-long succession of objects, starting with a giant white orb first detected over U.S. skies in late January, has puzzled American officials and captivated curiosity around the world.
    — Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2023
  • But what captivated director Ava DuVernay in the pages was the abundance of intimate human relationships woven throughout.
    — Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Vietnam, securing the second spot, captivated travelers with its blend of modernity and tradition.
    — Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
  • Ivan wonders if Ollie also experienced a certain captivated feeling when this woman Margaret looked into his eyes.
    — Sally Rooney, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
  • Testimonies frequently elicited cheers, standing ovations, and comments from a captivated crowd.
    — NBC News, 29 June 2023
  • Using your personal story to build your brand will create a more captivated audience and allow people to connect with you and your brand simultaneously, giving you the benefit of instant brand loyalty.
    — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Conservative media was especially captivated, said Howard Polskin, the author of the Righting, a newsletter that monitors right-wing outlets.
    — Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • Christopher Kane midi dress that truly captivated audiences upon arrival.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 21 Apr. 2023
  • With the matter settled and accolades distributed, captivated mathematicians returned to their normal research programs.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 24 July 2023
  • Through their unparalleled storytelling, powerful narratives, and thought-provoking insights, these authors have not only captivated readers but also inspired generations to come.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 26 June 2024
  • Those qualities electrified her non-dancing role here: Her expressive transition from blithely condescending royal to authentically captivated admirer of Giselle anchored the ballet in something real.
    — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2022

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