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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Adjective
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There was something about that that really drew me in, something quite hypnotic.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025 -
The younger Grohl eased into a hypnotic version of the now classic tune with an assurance that belied her age.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The entertainer's seductive dancing and risqué wardrobe earned criticism from Mexico's Legion of Decency, per the Academy, which led to fewer film roles in the late '50s.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The calendar featured a number of young women in seductive poses, some in bikinis.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Geneviève Page, the alluring French actress who starred in such films as Belle de Jour, El Cid and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, died Friday.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sandalwood, vanilla, and amber are met with cinnamon, rose, coriander, and mandarin for an intriguing blend suited for an alluring man.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Following three teens who lived in the remote location from August to May, this lovely, absorbing, and patiently shot documentary premieres at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 25.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Consider our highest words of praise for books—captivating, commanding, riveting, absorbing, enthralling.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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No Other Land This riveting, award-winning documentary made by an Israeli-Palestinian collective, about the years-long dismantling of several West Bank villages by the occupying IDF, was the toast of the festival circuit for most of 2024.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Strauss extracted key situations and themes from the case and then fictionalized it into this riveting six-part Netflix series.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While engrossing and skillfully executed, American Primeval as a whole winds up somewhat less than the sum of its excellent parts, and its conclusion leaves something to be desired.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thoroughly engrossing and a must-read for history buffs.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The version with the magnetic buttons is currently sold out.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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The abundant-yet-elusive particles also have no electric charge, so scientists can’t capture them by using electric or magnetic forces.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Hypnotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotizing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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