captivating
Example Sentences
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Hearts have been front-runners for the majority of this captivating campaign, but this is uncharted territory for the Tynecastle outfit.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The hantavirus outbreak captivating the public began on the MV Hondius, an expedition-style cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, a privately held Dutch company.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
These recordings are most captivating not for the looks being modeled but as a reminder that flexible and DIY spaces that long served as incubators for boundary-pushing artistic experiments are quickly disappearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The night-of-broadcast scenes draw you into the tension of finalizing and problem-solving and Michaels’ engagement with all manner of details is captivating.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 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
Vocabulary lists containing captivating
A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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