How to Use captivate in a Sentence

captivate

verb

• The play has been captivating audiences for years.
• While the designs captivate, the ticket funds will be hard at work.
  — Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2021
• Take an interest in the subjects that captivate your loved ones.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 18 Sep. 2021
• The runoff, unlike the open primary that preceded it, didn’t captivate many voters.
  — Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 28 July 2021
• Miami Vice seems to do everything wrong by genre standards, and yet manages to captivate us in a way that few others can.
  — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2021
• But such classics captivate us with their ornate mysteries and procedural minutiae; no two scenes in those pictures tend to be alike.
  — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021
• From the mouth-watering aroma of fine chocolates to the sparkling rainbow colors of rock candy, there’s nothing quite like a candy store to captivate the senses.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2021
• Four emerging faces, some of whom had never acted before, have captivated audiences with their vulnerable work.
  — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
• Over-the-top behavior and fashion continued to captivate audiences, who tuned in to watch iconic pop culture moments unfold in real time.
  — Michelle Delgado, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Aug. 2021
• As the star of Prime Video’s captivating new series, the actress explains how authenticity drives the show’s success.
  — Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
• The lure of the surf and sand continues to captivate beach goers who flock to the Florida shorelines for everything from peace and relaxation to thrills and adventure.
  — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021
• Epitomising these hubristic times with his grandiose vision of the car of the future, the series will show how John DeLorean came to captivate the world.
  — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 25 July 2021
• Her distinguishing qualities include an irresistible charm, a great human depth, the talent to play a whole range of roles and the ability to captivate an audience like no other.
  — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2021
• And the thrill is part of what captivates Vic about drag.
  — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2023
• At the end of his life, Evans could still captivate a room.
  — Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024
• The duo captivated the crowd while sitting side-by-side on stools on the venue's small stage.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
• And just the ability that these guys and the girls, the female bass player, have to captivate and their songs are just...
  — James Brown, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
• Northern views of the open sky captivate from within the space, alongside views of the urban cityscape.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
• Set the tone by making your first minutes stand out and captivate.
  — William Arruda, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022
• The story captivated Serbs, and not just because of the gory images.
  — Robert F. Worth, New York Times, 3 May 2023
• Like the stone, Peridot is sleek and captivating with its modern design, and nods to Vietnam, the place where the gem is mined.
  — Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
• On Sunday, Qatar and Ecuador will kick off the monthlong tournament that is sure to captivate fans across the world.
  — Katie McInerney, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Nov. 2022
• At least, there was this story of the crazy tiger man to captivate everyone — for a little while.
  — Andy Meek, BGR, 28 Oct. 2021
• Your special light, Hersh, captivated all of us from the first glance, even through the posters crying out for his return.
  — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2024
• Scroll back up to find even more insights about how The Legend of Zelda has captivated gamers for decades.
  — Zachary Small, New York Times, 4 May 2023
• Along with a stellar art style, the game delivers a captivating story and was a favorite of many staffers on The Verge.
  — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2023
• Its woody and earthy tones captivate all the senses and bring out the best masculine features in every man.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Smoky siren eyes are the perfect makeup look to captivate the social platform.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 July 2022
• While Jordan was captivated by the book, Chang had to level with her about some harsh, real-world truths about it.
  — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
• The rest of the weekend did not disappoint with captivating talks about the hunt for Earth's twin planet and how artificial intelligence is transforming astrophysics for the better.
  — Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024