captivating
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The night-of-broadcast scenes draw you into the tension of finalizing and problem-solving and Michaels’ engagement with all manner of details is captivating.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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
Given the stakes, a cagey start would have been excused, but these old rivals had other ideas during a thunderously captivating first half.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Elle, played by Ms. Dizzia with quiet, captivating vitality, complicates Dick’s narrative, revealing a more nuanced perspective: “I adored him. But then suddenly my love for him would die.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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
Vocabulary lists containing captivating
A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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