captivation

Example Sentences

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So what better way to crack the curiosity of the culturally intransigent than to make this history personal by way of someone whose primary superpower is captivation?

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2023

There was a certain captivation among the crowd as the future NFL player breezed through agility drills.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

And this, the homer at the perfect moment, the stunning World Series lead, the complete captivation of an entire metropolitan area, is not something just anyone can conjure.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022

Such captivation rang true on a recent weekday as a dozen people at In Sheep’s Clothing occupied tables, bar stools and a couch in the 50-capacity room.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2018

"And all this wonderful story about her beauty and captivation, and the running away and the secret marriage, how much of that does Mr. M'Kinlay believe?"

From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James