captivating
Example Sentences
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“Fade,” the sixth edition of the museum’s “F” series of exhibitions, staged every few years and focused on emerging artists of African descent, is a small but captivating show.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"I have the deepest respect for the way you continue to make rock history while embracing new challenges and creating captivating music to this day," she said through an interpreter.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
She has a captivating smile and, as I soon find out, she’s funny and a good storyteller.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
On the contrary, he had all the captivating ways of a frolicsome kitten.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing captivating
A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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