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or enthral
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in to please
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthrall
Ryan Murphy continues to enthrall audiences with the latest in his true crime anthology, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which came in fourth place in its fifth week on the streamer, racking up another 5.3M views.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Van Gogh’s life and work continue to enthrall the public more than 130 years after his death.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Bombadil is an intriguing character in the novels, with a curiously lackadaisical attitude toward the ring that enthralls nearly everyone else in Middle-earth.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
Swimming against the current, and splashing water in our faces, has always seems to enthrall and energize him and Smashing Pumpkins.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2024
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Van Gogh’s life and work continue to enthrall the public more than 130 years after his death.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Bombadil is an intriguing character in the novels, with a curiously lackadaisical attitude toward the ring that enthralls nearly everyone else in Middle-earth.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
Swimming against the current, and splashing water in our faces, has always seems to enthrall and energize him and Smashing Pumpkins.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2024
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Fishing for microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gates said he was fascinated by her retelling of the upheaval during the 1960s, all seen through her own eyes as the wife of an aide to both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson during their respective time in the Oval Office.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Complex enough to please any Monk's regular, but still accessible to the hop-haters. 433 Fairmount Ave.; open Thursdays and Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, Sundays 12-8pm.Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The hotel, parts of which occupy a historic bell tower that’s been part of the city’s beachfront landscape for nearly a century, is designed as a celebration of the local culture of surfing, art and exploration.Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even Dinamo, who started their campaign with a 9-2 defeat to Bayern, have hope: Croatia’s permanent champions currently occupy 24th place, the last qualifying spot.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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These thrilling family trips run the gamut from Arctic expeditions led by expert guides to sojourns that trace storybook towns and enchanting castles along Europe’s legendary rivers.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there’s plenty of cheer for the rest of the month, too, thanks to Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village, a hub of holiday magic with enchanting attractions for all ages.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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But in Beverly Hills, the institutions still endure and keep finding new ways to delight their guests.Andy Wang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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From classic comfort food to gourmet delights, these local restaurants are offering mouthwatering to-go meals that'll make your holiday season a whole lot easier (and tastier).Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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The event was a Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants event, according to Santa Monica Seafood, a company involved in the situation.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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On the showbiz sections of certain UK newspaper websites, the churn of stories involving Walker, Kilner and Goodman — ideally all three in the same headline for SEO purposes — seems never-ending.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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As Wicked continues to enrapture audiences, expect the soundtrack to perform strongly as the film barrels towards the Oscars stage next March.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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These execs, people who were used to having words hurled at them all day long, were enraptured by this sudden shift in delivery.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Until then, buyers in this segment will likely be intrigued by the K4’s exterior design, advanced tech, and premium cabin.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Soto told reporters Thursday that he was intrigued by the potential dynasty that the Mets might construct.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrall. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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