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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Even so, as Jerry delivers his hokum, Offerman invests it with a hypnotic clarity, a sense that Jerry is trying to create a rational and just world — to create salvation — out of the irrational.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 July 2025 -
The aquarium has been a pioneer from the start, unveiling the world’s first living kelp forest exhibit and debuting large-scale displays of jellyfish—hypnotic creatures that pulse rhythmically through the glowing blue waters.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The movie is a real-world thriller that’s also a riveting character study that’s also a portrait of the place where the reactionary politics of today curdles into obsession.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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Like the rest of the hotel, the 179 rooms eschew boring and beige in favor of riveting and red.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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One surprising element: engrossing display cases with zines and memorabilia of daily life during the fraught era of Rodney King and the AIDS epidemic.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The latter, like the other elaborate handscrolls on display, warrants microscopic examination, so engrossing are the endless tiny details.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The 24 rooms and suites are enchanting, but the greatest riches are found in the former vault, which once stored gold bars and furs and has now been transformed into the Simmer Down cocktail bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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While a Daiquiri is radiant, the Daisy de Santiago is seductive.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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The brand unveiled its retro designs on its Instagram posts featuring women in playful vignettes – voluptuous motifs of bygone beauty in seductive positions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Electro-Cumbia beats on the high-end hi-fi, soft red lighting, a dreamlike atmosphere: Daydream is an alluring little hideout on SE Clinton, where there’s always a live DJ and the drinks skewer trendily low ABV.—
Jordan Michelman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 July 2025
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Such a breakthrough in U.S.-Chinese relations might sound alluring at this particularly fraught moment, but the history of the strategic rivalry between China and the United States and each country’s internal politics make the likelihood of reaching one remote.—
WILLIAM HURST,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The result is a gripping, propulsive journey into the nuclear heart of what might have been.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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From emotionally gripping shorts to sweeping documentaries, day one was an exploration of identity, imagination, and impact.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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“Mesmerizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerizing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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