as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show
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Falsely claiming to be able to screen viewers for a neurodevelopmental disorder in a 59-second video—one created specifically and intentionally to mesmerize all who watch—is not only highly unethical, but ineffably dangerous too.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Savor a delectable array of traditional German treats, from bratwurst and pretzels to sweet pastries and mulled wine, all while enjoying the sounds of live, mesmerizing music that fills the air.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Sarg was mesmerized, and the experience revived his childhood fascination with puppets.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
The youth culture scene that was just beginning to take shape in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood mesmerized Caserta, who had just spent an unhappy period in New York City working as a flight attendant.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Savor a delectable array of traditional German treats, from bratwurst and pretzels to sweet pastries and mulled wine, all while enjoying the sounds of live, mesmerizing music that fills the air.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Sarg was mesmerized, and the experience revived his childhood fascination with puppets.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
The youth culture scene that was just beginning to take shape in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood mesmerized Caserta, who had just spent an unhappy period in New York City working as a flight attendant.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Mesmerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesmerize. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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