captivate
Example Sentences
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French actress Brigitte Bardot, who has died aged 91, arguably redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world as a 1950s screen icon.
From BBC
"We're trying to balance that contest between bat and ball throughout, over the four or five days, to provide that captivating Test for all," he said.
From Barron's
She remembers being captivated by the “beautiful dissonance” in his music.
From Los Angeles Times
Her disappearance captivated and confounded true crime watchers around the nation as FBI investigators and armchair detectives alike tried to solve the puzzle of what happened to Melodee.
From Los Angeles Times
A falconer captivated by the natural sciences, he once considered becoming a wildlife illustrator.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
