captivating

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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

Elsewhere, the Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney said the film "does the enduring franchise proud," adding: "The movie's captivating sweetness is hard to resist."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

As mentioned, Mr. Eberhardt is so captivating as the jovial, word-drunk Mercutio that he draws our attention whenever he’s onstage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

By contrast, “Liberation,” which was directed with captivating brio by Whitney White, left no doubts about the exceptional quality of the writing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

We tell rags-to-riches stories because we find something captivating in the idea of a lone hero battling overwhelming odds.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell