captivating
Example Sentences
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What a bounty of heart, wit and captivating stage presence from this Irish singer behind “Euro-Country,” one of the funniest and most wrenching albums of 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
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
The captivating and ornate story of the caliphate’s final gasps is recounted by Imran Mulla, a British journalist and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs, in his debut book, “The Indian Caliphate.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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
“Content combined with visuals,” she explained, “makes for a captivating site.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
