as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
transfixed the inanimate butterfly specimens to the collection board
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Led by a performance of transfixing grace and subtlety from Ben Whishaw in the title role, the diaristic film spins compacted time into something free-flowing, expansive, illuminating and emotionally resonant, all of it achieved with elegant restraint.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
In , Meadow seems transfixed by the popular Australian cartoon, and isn't barking either.
—Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Lynch made Twin Peaks his first TV project in 1990, immediately transfixing viewers with an enigmatic mystery centered around the murder of high school student Laura Palmer in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Wa. — a vibe heightened by Angelo Badalamenti’s moody and atmospheric score.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Jan. 2025
At one Leaders In Technology Dinner reception, I was transfixed as Shapiro casually introduced Black Eyed Peas co-founder and frontman will.i.am to inventor Dean Kamen right in front of me, as actress Lucy Lawless from Zena the Warrior Princess stood alongside.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
In , Meadow seems transfixed by the popular Australian cartoon, and isn't barking either.
—Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Lynch made Twin Peaks his first TV project in 1990, immediately transfixing viewers with an enigmatic mystery centered around the murder of high school student Laura Palmer in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Wa. — a vibe heightened by Angelo Badalamenti’s moody and atmospheric score.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Jan. 2025
At one Leaders In Technology Dinner reception, I was transfixed as Shapiro casually introduced Black Eyed Peas co-founder and frontman will.i.am to inventor Dean Kamen right in front of me, as actress Lucy Lawless from Zena the Warrior Princess stood alongside.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfix
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Jevon Tyrese Fletcher, 26, is accused of stabbing the victims multiple times inside an apartment in the 400 block of Meloy Road Saturday night, NBC Connecticut reported.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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An off-duty Cal Fire captain was found fatally stabbed inside her Ramona home Monday evening, and sheriff’s detectives are investigating the homicide as a possible domestic violence case, officials said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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And that’s not all: Ellis says there’s also an emerging trend for parents and their children of all ages piercing their bodies at the same time.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2025
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But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
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If the extreme temperatures and limited supplies of oxygen don’t get you, a centimetre-size piece of space debris could puncture your spacesuit, leading to rapid depressurization and death.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Bullets had already punctured the porch steps of Mel Aaron’s home in the East Lake neighborhood of Birmingham, Ala., one of the most violent cities in America.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The city’s Museum Square turns into a giant tulip garden where everybody—including tourists—is free to pick a bouquet.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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This has left a shallow pool of talent to pick from — not every club is willing to accept such terms — and the lack of finance has contributed to them missing out on top targets.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The question of security guarantees is a sticking point for companies, Ukrainian businessmen and analysts said.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Language learning app Duolingo killed off its plucky mascot, Duo the owl, this week — creating a social media marketing moment that may have more sticking power than recent Super Bowl ads.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Drake has jabbed the famous podcaster this week.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Johnson, unfazed and ever the competitor, took it in stride and even jabbed back at the NBA star by questioning his skills on the basketball court.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Transfix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfix. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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