How to Use captivate in a Sentence

captivate

verb

• The play has been captivating audiences for years.
• Northern views of the open sky captivate from within the space, alongside views of the urban cityscape.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
• 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
• Its woody and earthy tones captivate all the senses and bring out the best masculine features in every man.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• That’s what really captivated me, is this idea that these binaries are very new.
  — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024
• Theme parks, of course, are not that, as attractions are designed to captivate multiple thousands of people per hour.
  — Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2022
• These spooky displays have quickly become the must-have decor item, captivating us with their charmingly eerie details.
  — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
• Use the element of surprise to captivate your followers.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 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
• This stylish Chloé boot, crafted from beige rubber and cream shearling, will captivate the cocktail crowd with its elegant shape and coloring.
  — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022
• The nose reveals a captivating medley of savoury herbs and subtle vegetal notes, inviting exploration.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
• Established brands vie against experimental upstarts to captivate judges with their horological skill and daring.
  — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2022
• This gorgeous bottle of luxury is a composition of smoky vanilla scents that will captivate your senses and transport you to a world of sensuality and refinement.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• The contest's popularity took off, turning a single day into a weeklong celebration that has since continued to captivate fans across the country.
  — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2022
• What led a quiet New England town to turn against itself, and why, three centuries later, do these trials continue to captivate Americans?
  — Kate Wheeling, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Along the way, flower farms captivate the senses with notes of peonies and lavender.
  — Will Lanzoni, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2023
• The dragonflies and ants captivated me more than the text or my well-meaning teacher.
  — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023
• And yet the Matildas captivated their entire country for a month.
  — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• Gold’s rise to all-time highs above $2,400 an ounce this year has captivated global markets.
  — Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
• He was captivated by the nature of coastal Mississippi and spent the rest of his life trying to capture it.
  — Kayla Michelle Smith, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
• This free-roaming American horse has captivated the minds and spirits of Arizonans since the days of the Wild West.
  — The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024

Last Updated: 4 Oct 2024