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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in to please
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.
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Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The Nightmare Before Christmas Year: 1993 Run Time: 76 minutes
Director: Tim Burton
Short enough to enthrall your children but potent enough to thrill adults, Tim Burton’s stop-motion spectacular is more than just the Halloween costumes it’s spawned.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The event has been celebrated annually with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which enthralls visitors and locals who gather along its 1,000-mile course to watch top mushers and their dogs compete.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
The final impression one was left with was that of the tremendous power of the duo’s music to enthrall so many listeners.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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Football content creator Will Powell — better known by his social media pseudonym, Bryan’s Gunn — has always been fascinated by the linguistic quirks and tropes of football.—
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Laura is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life.—
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
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School groups often occupy the facility from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, so individual guests are encouraged to come at other times.—
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Banks do occupy some first-floor spots within the downtown.—
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From enchanting floral arches to elegant bouquets and charming table runners, this wedding décor can infuse your special day with the essence of spring.—
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Her body is discovered on the shoreline and she is buried by fishermen after they are enchanted by her beauty.—
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Henry Fonda belonged to a bygone Hollywood era of stories and role models geared to delighting moviegoers’ curiosity.—
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Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).—
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Within moments, all 10 players on the court, along with multiple coaches and trainers, were involved in the scuffle.—
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She was involved in multiple efforts to expand IVF access last Congress that were ultimately blocked by Republicans.—
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The idea of her as terrifying emerged from her writing, which irritated, flustered, enraptured and dazzled the literary world for half a century.—
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Watching another human being enraptured with joy can be intoxicating — often literally.—
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The idea of playing with the high-flying freshman intrigues Hall.—
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She had been intrigued by the competitiveness of the sport.—
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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