as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
by some mysterious method of captivation, the therapist is able to evoke a response from even the shiest of children
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Recent Examples of captivate
Yumi Asada, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
The experience, filled with excitement and a tinge of fear, has left viewers across social media captivated by the lions' close approach.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
As Songwriters in Paradise (SIP) continues to captivate music enthusiasts, its future shines brighter than ever, promising a host of exciting developments.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
At an age when many consider slowing down, Stewart continues to captivate audiences, not just with her lifestyle brand but also with her remarkable ability to rise from every fall.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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The appearance of Ohtani in this year’s edition of the World Series has captivated Japan and emerged as a television ratings phenomenon.
—Yumi Asada, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
The experience, filled with excitement and a tinge of fear, has left viewers across social media captivated by the lions' close approach.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
As Songwriters in Paradise (SIP) continues to captivate music enthusiasts, its future shines brighter than ever, promising a host of exciting developments.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
At an age when many consider slowing down, Stewart continues to captivate audiences, not just with her lifestyle brand but also with her remarkable ability to rise from every fall.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivate
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Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines.John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But then, obviously, people were fascinated by the religion side of it too.Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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In Minnesota, companies offering veteran benefit services or appeal services are required by law to disclose this fact before accepting payment from a veteran.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This approach also allows businesses to adopt next-generation capabilities without overwhelming their existing infrastructure or processes as an organization, enticing your organization to continue with transformation along the way.Josh Ashby, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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At jewelry houses, timepieces offered male clients a reason to treat themselves while buying baubles for their significant others, or they were seen as a mass-marketing tool, a means of enticing clients who might not be able to afford a million-dollar high-jewelry necklace or five-figure handbag.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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This sympathy wasn’t simply a fascination with human evil—with a death instinct—but an attraction to a deeper freedom, a more intense form of life than parliaments and pamphleteering offered.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a segment that continued to indulge the show’s fascination with McEntire (why not have her host sometime?), Gardner portrayed the singer as an undecided voter.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The dance of shadow and light of the handcrafted candleholders dreamed up by artist Pietro Ruffo will enchant, featuring illustrations of 30 Avenue Montaigne, La Colle Noire and a design inspired by the French royal gardens.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Explore Danny Ocean Maria Becerra See latest videos, charts and news Day One: A Taste of Cuba with Vicky Bakery The festivities kicked off with the beloved Vicky Bakery, a cherished Cuban gem that has been enchanting taste buds since 1972.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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With more than 100 images of everything from the carousel to the coaster to cafes, this book will charm any Angeleno who has ever walked, surfed, swam, eaten, flirted or gazed at the pier.Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Canada Experimental filmmaker Rankin charmed Cannes Directors’ Fortnight audiences with this offbeat absurdist satire that affectionately borrows the tropes of Iranian arthouse cinema to imagine a parallel-universe Winnipeg where Farsi is the dominant tongue.Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Just as the Strip cuts through Las Vegas, Sheikh Zayed Road runs through the heart of Dubai and many of the city's major leisure attractions are a stone's throw away from it.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Raven is currently developing a number of projects including an adaptation Disney’s MAIN STREET, USA attraction for D+ and the ORACLE audio book series for Amazon.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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A day care facility in Maine has delighted the internet by revealing which dog breed is the clingiest, and needless to say, anyone who owns a German shorthaired pointer can relate.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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