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as in to excite
to fill with great joy
enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
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as in to enthral
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old
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Recent Examples of enrapture
Ted Bundy, a serial killer who confessed to murder at least 30 young women and girls, was enraptured by the novel and couldn't stop reading it.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
And to the right of the picture in the Royal box is the future king, George, leaning over the royal box, enraptured, watching the show.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Labyrinth Year: 1986 Runtime: 1h 36m Director: Jim Henson
The legendary creator of The Muppets used his puppet prowess to direct this fantasy flick that enraptured a generation.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Alongside the chemistry of the main cast the costume design by Carlos Rosario kept many of us enraptured.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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What excites you the most about your new partnership with Chase and United?—
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That technology will likely change and influence legacy processes, like customer service, loyalty and marketing, which retailers hope will entice and excite their shoppers.—
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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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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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Read, 45, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.—
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She is charged with second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.—
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Van Gogh continues to enthrall the global art world.—
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Thanks to the work of individuals like these, Hawaii remains such a unique and special place to visit and experience and continues to enthrall aspirational travelers from around the world.—
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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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That explanation has failed to satisfy Democrats who say that plans for imminent military strikes are regularly classified.—
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One of the requirements to satisfy the banks into loaning Arsenal the money was a commitment for Wenger to stay for five years.—
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But those experiences ended up fueling her 2024 EP, The Drive Home, which drew ravishing reviews for its poetic metaphors pulled from her childhood memories.—
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More than a dozen comedians and musicians are coming together to support Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that claimed at least 25 lives and ravished tens of thousands of acres in January.—
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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrapture. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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