as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a captivating performance by the young singing sensation
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivating
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Their classmates, who Dylan desperately wants to impress, are also captivating.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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
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Anna Sawai earned accolades for her leading role in Shogun this year, and her red carpet sensibility was just as captivating to watch unfold.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Their classmates, who Dylan desperately wants to impress, are also captivating.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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
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Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Jack Curry said Monday on the YES Network that the cost to acquire first basemen via free agency — Curry specifically mentioned Walker — is no proving no less appealing to the Yankees thus far in the offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Red Viper of Dorne only lasted a single season, introduced and eliminated in season 4, but Pedro Pascal's performance oozed charismatic charm.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Lavin was noted for her charismatic work in both drama and comedy, to say nothing of musicals.Carmel Dagan, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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This may be a hot take, but not all cooking tools and kitchen gadgets are worth splurging on—even the ones that seem enticing at first.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Art Deco is enticing in art and in theaters, not so much in a home with drooling pets and messy toddlers.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Scammers grab pictures of an attractive teen or 20-something and play digital Casanovas.Kim Komando, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Available in both brown and white, the chairs are loved by shoppers for their lightweight feel and attractive wicker design.Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
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From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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As Capricorn season comes to a close, the sun will dance with Neptune in an enchanting sextile on Jan. 17, inspiring you to dream while reminding you of the endless possibilities.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Book at least three months in advance during peak season to enjoy this enchanting experience in Park City’s winter wonderland.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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What's fascinating is how this mindset manifests in daily operations.Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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How the club manages its goaltending split with all of this in mind promises to be fascinating.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Before Shafak, like many other female artists, sits another motif of creative anxiety: a notebook, its pristine pages gleaming under lamplight with both seductive promise and silent condemnation.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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Greed, on the other hand, is the seductive siren song of the financial world.Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Captivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivating. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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