as in mesmerized
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as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
Verb
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024 -
As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Compared to 21 to 25-year-old workers in 2018, today's Gen Z feels 11 percent more stressed, 9 percent more overwhelmed, 8 percent less happy, 8 percent less engaged and 5 percent less successful.—
Jess Thomson,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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By ensuring leaders model accountability and communicate clear organizational values, companies can create environments where employees feel respected and engaged.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
16 Dec. 2024
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The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Most cats would generally just be interested in observing a tortoise rather than wanting to do it harm.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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As of now, the Heat is not interested in having Butler remain away from the team while paying him the remainder of his $48.8 million salary for this season after his suspension is over.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Teams are very intrigued to have some of their lead evaluators head over to Europe to get eyes on him and see what’s happening.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.—
Becca Longmire,
Peoplemag,
4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Of course, a number of Club names — most notably Nvidia , but the likes of Meta, Salesforce , Amazon and Microsoft too — are heavily involved in AI innovation.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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The involved officer, according to police, will be placed on administrative leave with pay.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But there seems to be more of a conscious effort to slow down, and truly disconnect than ever before.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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This vivacious transit — igniting your socially conscious 11th house of friendship, community affairs and future aspirations — invites you to make new connections and focus on your long-term goals.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Hypnotized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotized. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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