- 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
Swiss great Roger Federer, watching from the Royal Box, was among the thousands inside Wimbledon's centre stage living each point of a captivating conclusion.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
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
“Content combined with visuals,” she explained, “makes for a captivating site.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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