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captivate

[kap-tuh-veyt] / ˈkæp təˌveɪt /


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Beyond Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's generational rivalry, the ATP Tour struggles to have players challenging for the majors or to cut through and captivate the wider public.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Yet “The Vampire Lestat” asks viewers to believe something as audacious as a centuries-old vampire still being able to captivate people, launch a music career and inspire a movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

By the time the Civil War ended, it was baseball that had become the game that would continue to captivate Americans into the 21st century and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The ache and the beauty of Billie’s words captivate me, despite the ugly images they bring to mind.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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