- present participle of captivate.
captivating
Example Sentences
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“Moana” became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spunky young heroine who rejected the label of princess.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
BBC Sport looks at how important each player is to his team before what promises to be a captivating World Cup contest.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 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
If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
That doesn’t mean she’s not attractive, though; tía has a captivating face, like all the Montenegro women.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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