as in riveting
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as in enchantment
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children
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Recent Examples of spellbinding
Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2022
The most spellbinding moment of the night came afterward, as the crew switched out James Krivchenia’s kick drum.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2021
Though the future of Venice is uncertain, the Pearl of the Adriatic remains one of the most spellbinding and iconic destinations in Europe.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
Hear these and other French gems along with spellbinding Mazurakas and waltzes by piano royalty, Chopin.
—SFChronicle.com, 28 Feb. 2020
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This easy pullout on the Kancamagus Highway brings motorists face-to-face with a spellbinding view of the White Mountains that stretches on for miles.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2022
The most spellbinding moment of the night came afterward, as the crew switched out James Krivchenia’s kick drum.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2021
Though the future of Venice is uncertain, the Pearl of the Adriatic remains one of the most spellbinding and iconic destinations in Europe.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
Hear these and other French gems along with spellbinding Mazurakas and waltzes by piano royalty, Chopin.
—SFChronicle.com, 28 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spellbinding
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All of this to say, the transition Penn leads Trowbridge through in her and Kate’s meeting with him and Dennison is both troubling and riveting.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This smells like: Sipping a gin frappé on a French patio, while listening in on a glamorous couple’s riveting back-and-forth.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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With the Wicked movie’s November 22 release on the horizon, fans of Oz can celebrate with cocktails that channel the iconic characters and enchantment of this beloved story.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Celeb Check-in In fact, Scott himself is part of the enchantment, with his face larger-than-life on posters and billboards all over New York City, including on buses and cabs.Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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And it’s been satisfyingly fun and hypnotic to use in my experience.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The self gets effaced and re-created in so many cross hatches, small threads, and hypnotic patterns.Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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By the end, the production seems to be working extra hard to keep the show’s seductiveness level from sinking, pumping in the odd flicker of magic whenever the score falls down on the job of bewitchment.Vulture, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2023
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Mercury well aspected on the 6th finds you in accord with others and Venus in Pisces accents playfulness on the 8th and romantic bewitchment on the 15th.Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Feb. 2023
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All factor into Eastwood’s engrossing 40th turn in the director’s chair, another feather in the filmmaker’s illustrious cap.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Juror #2 , like Conclave, which opened this weekend, proves to be an exceptionally fine entertainment for adult audiences craving something compelling and engrossing — all too rare these days in bringing that discerning older audience back to theaters.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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French critic Laurent Jenny, in a piece translated by Thomas Trezise, contrasts Breton and Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, who, beginning in 1930, challenged some of the ideas of automatism.Allison C. Meier, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2024
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Psychic automatism is a dubious technique but a splendid alibi, enabling many of the artists in the exhibition to get away with imagery that, if not outright cliché, looks a lot like it.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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The five-star, upscale resort offers a pristine tropical location, state-of-the-art architecture and award-winning service, creating an enchanting setting where every wedding detail is crafted to perfection.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the vibes within are less enchanting than uncanny.Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Spellbinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbinding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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