- present participle of captivate.
captivating
Example Sentences
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He’s the most captivating element of the picture and I wished there’d been more of him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
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
Those missteps mean this encounter isn’t a religious experience, merely a captivating show—and likely the last chance to see many of these sculptures on American soil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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
He moved several yards down the beach and began a new equation, captivating his audience with a lengthy explanation of each new and complex symbol.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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