captivate

But, as he continues to captivate a nation on the tournament's centre stage, just a short walk from where he grew up, this Fery-tale run does not appear bound by precedent.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

To learn how to captivate an online audience, Bergstrom studied MrBeast-style creators on YouTube and TikTok.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

Plot is the least of it in “Moby Dick,” in which the oddities of the way of the world captivate.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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

One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026

With interlocking rhythms and remarkable improvisations, the EP captivates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

It's not just the creative majesty of their team that captivates, it's the terrible beauty of their 7-1 bench, an idea borrowed from the Boks but, somehow, more impressive when France do it.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2025

Even when the story lacks, the visual splendor captivates, and Corbet brings intimate and layered performances out of his actors.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025

They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Based on the book, by Laura Hillenbrand, about the racehorse that captivated the country during the Great Depression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

“The 2026 World Cup and the U.S. men’s national team have captivated sports fans nationwide, and it’s certainly showing in betting volume,” Joe Maloney, president of the Sports Betting Alliance, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

Even Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, usually the headline act in this stadium, watched on like everyone else, captivated by Messi's magic.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

His name was Pascal, or something near it, and he captivated us with frantic sign language.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Wood said the redesigned footwear altered Reid’s posture and movement, helping create a version of Lestat that she noted feels more volatile and more comfortable captivating a crowd than charming one.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

Elsewhere, the Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney said the film "does the enduring franchise proud," adding: "The movie's captivating sweetness is hard to resist."

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

As mentioned, Mr. Eberhardt is so captivating as the jovial, word-drunk Mercutio that he draws our attention whenever he’s onstage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

By contrast, “Liberation,” which was directed with captivating brio by Whitney White, left no doubts about the exceptional quality of the writing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

“We need to keep it creepy, but charismatic creepy. Whoever our Dracu-lass ends up being, she needs to be just as captivating as Bela Lugosi.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon