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or enthral
1
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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2
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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3
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
For 10 years, various writers and directors took a swing adapting Minecraft, the Swedish video game that enthralls children, who apparently yearn for the mines.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
To that point, Witt has enthralled Royals fans since bursting onto the scene via the 2019 MLB Draft.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Vance's pugilistic speech at the Munich Security Conference offended many European leaders — but enthralled Republicans back home who liked the tough talk.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The collections center houses Alamo artifacts, including items donated by rock legend Phil Collins, who became enthralled by Alamo lore as a child.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
To that point, Witt has enthralled Royals fans since bursting onto the scene via the 2019 MLB Draft.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Vance's pugilistic speech at the Munich Security Conference offended many European leaders — but enthralled Republicans back home who liked the tough talk.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The collections center houses Alamo artifacts, including items donated by rock legend Phil Collins, who became enthralled by Alamo lore as a child.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Not for a grade, not for schoolwide recognition or honors, not for a potential scholarship, not to please a parent.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The Industrialist Facing the Barclays Center, The Industrialist occupies a four-story warehouse reimagined as an artist's sanctuary.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But in 1943, the Germans occupied Athens and began deporting Jews.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The sequel to Practical Magic is aiming to enchant viewers in the fall of 2026.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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She was enchanted by the centuries-old wood plank floors, scarred and slightly sloped.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Architectural Digest,
5 May 2025
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This has delighted Cruise's fans online, who can't stop posting about Cruise's love for a buttery tub.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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But there are also standalone cruise-specific policies designed to deal with the many moving parts involved.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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One adult on the sidewalk and one in a vehicle at the intersection became involved in a disturbance that turned physical.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Its a sandwich resplendent in its restraint, the three ingredients each allowed to enrapture your senses.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Beth Gibbons’ gentle solo set, Saturday night in the Gobi tent, was enrapturing; the following night, in Mojave, Kraftwerk made a convincing argument for themselves as one of the most influential acts of the last half-century.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sun's outer atmosphere — the corona — has long intrigued scientists due to its extreme temperatures, violent eruptions and towering prominences — vast filaments of plasma extending out from the solar surface.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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And while that performance will certainly intrigue the Yankees, there could be a couple of obstacles in acquiring Eovaldi.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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