captivating

“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

In fact, the 48-team format is shaping up to deliver the most captivating show in the tournament’s 96-year history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

But their attempts to match one another stride for stride remain captivating.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 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

I didn’t look back, but I could hear Uncle Turu’s sure voice, already captivating the people.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis