captivating
Example Sentences
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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
The two events offered some of the most captivating work in recent memory, from paintings that integrate AI to head-spinning ceramic sculptures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
As for her captivating paintings, she tells me she's "perfectly happy" when people think they have been created by a much younger artist.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
