as in hypnotic
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerizing
Adjective
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Meanwhile, every spring in Baja, Mexico, mobula rays gather by the thousands, swirling in a hypnotic vortex.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025 -
Along with guitarist Mike Campbell and Petty himself, Tench was with the Heartbreakers from their formation in 1976 all the way to their final show in 2017, toggling between the piano and Hammond organ as Petty’s kick-ass spellcaster who flew through songs like a hypnotic spiral.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The riveting performances and special awards were just as memorable.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The program started with a call to prayer from Minister Howard Lindsay of Grace Tabernacle Community Church, followed by a riveting official welcome from Mayor Karen Bass.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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San Francisco Playhouse is presenting the stage adaptation of the play that has been heralded for its both its engrossing story and equally engrossing storytelling.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Kuang synthesizes ancient mythology and modern academic convention to create an engrossing world in which magic can be studied and mastered like any other science.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Happily, the band’s lineup has remained intact except for one member, and its sublime blend of bluegrass, folk and country is as enchanting as ever.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The interiors are equally enchanting, with a spacious floorpan that makes this rental especially ideal for families.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Within a few hours of opening, the place is a smash hit—until a trio of vampire hillbilly musicians, led by Jack O’Connell’s scarily seductive Remmick, show up at the door, begging with utmost politeness to be let in.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Flavors, although less seductive than aromas, include yellow apples.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s amazingly alluring to those in the psychology and physics fields, while perhaps not quite as affable for all other domains.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That option has already led Hunt and team president Mark Donovan to answer the question of whether a dome in Kansas would guarantee higher profits for the Chiefs and lead to more lucrative, alluring opportunities for the region.—
Nate Taylor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet each performance feels angled at a slightly different degree, one distinct acting turn making all the difference between a charming scoundrel, a depressed artist, a loyal sidekick, an aloof intellectual, or a precocious kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep. Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s book series by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit), the series is an instantly gripping yarn about the yoke of guilt and the unwavering patience of redemption.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Over the course of five gripping episodes, Sirens delivers twists, turns, murder accusations, hidden romances, grief, and trauma (and that’s just scratching the surface).—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Mesmerizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerizing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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